Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan Anybody, & Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they weren't like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame.
All 4 belonged to the same church, but you would not have enjoyed worshiping with them.
EVERYBODY went fishing on Sunday or stayed home to watch football, or visit with friends. ANYBODY wanted to worship but was afraid SOMEBODY wouldn't speak to her. So guess who went to church - NOBODY.
Really NOBODY was the only decent one of the four. NOBODY did visitation, NOBODY worked on the church building. Once they needed a Sunday school teacher , EVERYBODY thought ANYBODY would do it and ANYBODY thought SOMEBODY should do it. And you know who did it?
That's exactly right... NOBODY!!
It happened that a 5th neighbor (an unbeliever) moved into the area. EVERYBODY thought that SOMEBODY ought to win him for Christ. ANYBODY could have made an effort.. You probably know who finally won him: NOBODY!
This little parable brings to focus again the fact that each of us is personally responsible for God's work. IF we leave it for somebody or everybody or anybody, nobody will do it.
Let's work till Jesus comes!
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