Everybody and Somebody

There is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry, because it was Everybody’s job.

Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.

The story may be confusing, but the message is clear: no one took responsibility so nothing got accomplished. Have you ever said something like this: somebody should help them; Somebody needs to tell them to stop; Somebody needs to step in; Somebody needs to go talk to them.

The fact is, everyone of us in our lives, if we haven’t said that, we’ve thought it. Somebody needs to just do something.

To be a somebody we’ve got to open our eyes and see what’s there. There are needs all around us. Physical needs, emotional needs, and spiritual needs. We know that ultimately what every person needs is to be connected with Jesus, to receive the hope and forgiveness that only Jesus can bring. Sometimes before we can introduce someone to Jesus to meet their spiritual needs, we try to connect with them by meeting other types of needs. That is why we serve our community.

Pleasantview is going to be a church of somebodies. We are going to do whatever it takes to make an eternal impact in our communities!