Summary: The key is to view our lives not as adding only to the kingdom, but to view ourselves as multipliers in the kingdom. This happens as we systematically pass on duties, decisions and discipleship to other leaders.
When I was a kid I loved to play with calculators. Maybe you did too. I used to take out a calculator during math class, probably when I was supposed to be listening to the teacher. I would mentally check out and push 2+2 and hit the equal sign over and over. Have you ever done this? It is so satisfying.
Do you want to know what was even more fun as a kid? Discovering the power of multiplication. Sure it was fun to add numbers as fast as my fingers could push the buttons, however, it was even cooler to push 2x2 and hit the equal sign over and over, seeing the escalating outcome. We are called to multiply our efforts and not simply do the work ourselves.
The key is to view our lives not as adding only to the kingdom, but to view ourselves as multipliers in the kingdom. This happens as we systematically pass on duties, decisions and discipleship to other leaders. You should not be the only one in the church with the figurative “keys to the car”. Even if someone is not as gifted and talented as you, I want you to hand them something in the kingdom. GIve away the keys to the car. Sure, you can ride shotgun and give some pointers. But let someone else drive and feel the rush of the road. Who could you multiply ministry through this week?