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I like to start with something funny. I heard about this pastor and song leader that weren't getting along.

It started to spill over into the services. One Sunday, the pastor talked about being a giver. Afterwards, the song leader got up and led the song, Jesus paid it all.

The next week, he talked about not gossiping. The song leader got up and led. I loved to tell the story.

Another week, he talked about being willing to change. The song leader got up and led. I shall not be moved.

Pastor was so frustrated he resigned. Told the congregation, Jesus brought me here and Jesus has taken me away.

The song leader then led. What a friend we have in Jesus.

What if you're Bible say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have.

I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert. My heart is receptive. I will never be the same.

In Jesus name, God bless you. I want to talk to you today about invisible but invaluable.

A friend of mine is the equipment manager for a professional basketball team. He's in charge of getting all the uniforms, the balls, the training materials, to the stadium before the team arrives.

Many times they'll land in the middle of the night, two o'clock in the morning, he'll go straight to the arena, get everything set up for the next day.

He studies each player to find out what they like. He goes to great lengths to make sure their locker is exactly what they want.

When the game rolls around, you don't see him. The cameras are on the players, the coaches, they're the stars, they're getting all the attention.

Now, I had lunch with him recently and I commented about how dedicated he is. He made this statement, I'm invisible but I know I'm invaluable.

Nobody sees me but I know without me this team wouldn't be what it is. It takes a mature person to say I'm okay with being invisible.

I'm okay with helping you to shine. I'm secure enough in who I am that I can be comfortable behind the scenes, playing my role.

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