In the early 1960's Admiral Rickover wrote a few lines of wisdom and warning to those who serve at the helm of a ship; "Responsibility is a unique concept. It can only reside in a single individual. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you. If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion or ignorance or passing the blame can shift the burden to someone else. Unless you can point your finger at the one who is responsible when something goes wrong, then you never had anyone really responsible."

Tough words, but Admiral Rickover never was one to concern himself with tact, but his grit is needed today more than we realize. Big projects and meaningful achievements are accomplished not by dreamers but by doers; not by armchair generals who watch and frown from a distance but by brave troops in the trenches; not by fat fans in the bleachers but by lean committed coaches and players on the field; not by those who stay neutral and play it safe but by those who get off the fence of indecision- even though their decisions may be occasionally unpopular.

It seems that precious few believers are willing to accept responsibility for the tasks to be done, the truths to be applied, and the tests to be endured as a child of God. We often wait or want "somebody else" to do it for us- and then us enjoy the benefits of it. But ask yourself this question, "if everyone worked for the Lord like me, how much work would actually be accomplished?"

What has the Lord placed in your hands? A Sunday School class? A Bible study group? A prayer list? A committee? Whatever it is, be careful that you do not handle it foolishly, recklessly, or frivolously. Handle all things that are holy and sacred with love and care, for that is the responsibility of every Christian.

Like it or not, the Lord is keeping a record, and when we stand before the Righteous Judge, there will be no excuses, no pointing fingers of blame, no tip toeing around the truth. If we are going to accept the name of Jesus for salvation, then we must be prepared to accept the responsibilities that come with it.

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