Glorified Delivery Boy

So I've been trying more and more lately to evaluate what I do.  I try to figure out when it comes to preaching what my intent is/was, what God was trying to get across to our group and me as leader, and whether or not I delivered.  A friend once explained to me that being in ministry was like being a "glorified delivery boy".  That same friend also told me that it doesn't matter how it's delivered, but that the delivery boy brings it.  I know it sounds cheesy, but him saying that to me last summer has really meant a lot to me since becoming a youth pastor.  I try to focus on perfection, not realizing that as long as I'm trying my best to hear and be what God is calling me to be that everything will more than work out.

Along with all that, this week I evaluated.  What kept coming to mind was that I constantly qualify what I say when I preach.  I have been feeling the need to make sure that no one gets upset or that everything sounds "correct".  What I realized the other day, and what God has been pounding me with, is that my first job is to be the delivery boy, not necessarily the friend.  My priority must be delivering what God has for His Church, not what makes me more popular in His Church's eyes.  Always be willing to stand for God, no matter what the opposition, whether it comes from yourself or someone else.  Remember, we in ministry are called to be first and foremost a "glorified delivery boy" to our churches.