Reading: Ephesians 4, 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, And he gave the apostles, the
prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for
the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ
Observation: Paul here was saying that there are many
callings and jobs that are to be done in the church to build us the body of
Christ. We are not called to be all of them or do every job. That is why
scripture says we are all members of one body. Just like if we were just an eye
how would we hear, touch, taste, or move, we are not all to be prophets,
evangelists, or teachers. We each have our gifts, things God gave us abilities
in and we need to use those to serve and spread the love of God through our
gift. Some of us our gift is cooking and cleaning and we love them because
there are many of us who our gifting is not that and we are thankful there are
people who clean up behind us.
Application: God gave us things we are good at and things we
are love to do we now need to find ways to do that and build up the body of
Christ at the same time. One of the pastors that I listen to has talked about
having different small groups where people do things like knit or quilt
together for to bless other and grow closer to God. If you have a passion for
something find others who have that same passion and find a way to share God’s
love though your gifts and talents.
Prayer: Lord, Thank you for another day to enjoy your great
blessings in our lives, family, friends, and the ability to speak your name.
Lord, we ask you to help us see where we can use our talents and our gifts for
you and help us to share your love with those around us.
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