Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers … Ephesians 4:11
Thought Of The Day...
God cares for the well-being of the church.
Christ himself made provision for the building up of its members by equipping various individuals with the gifts needed to achieve that goal. Everything needed in the church is covered by this provision. The function that each person fulfills will vary, but within that diversity of functions is a unity of purpose: “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Sometimes we tend to give credit to individuals for their leadership in the church—and we forget the Giver of those leadership skills. It’s good to be reminded that it is “Christ himself” who does the equipping. It is appropriate for us to be diligent in humility about the gifts that are given us.
The gifts we receive are not merely for personal enhancement. The one purpose of all the gifts Christ gives is to benefit others so that they are empowered to render “works of service”—“that the body of Christ may be built up.”
The church as an institution serves a variety of social and relational functions, but the most important of these is that the membership of the church be strengthened so that the mission of God in the world can be more effectively carried out.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, we come before you with grateful hearts, thanking you for the provisions you have made for us through your son, Jesus Christ. We are reminded in your Word in Ephesians 4:11 that you have gifted us with various talents and abilities for the furtherance of your kingdom.
Lord, we ask for your guidance and wisdom as we seek to use these gifts faithfully and for your intended purposes. May we not be tempted to use them for our own gain or glory, but rather for the edification of your people and the spread of your gospel.
Help us to recognize the importance of unity within the body of Christ and to use our gifts in harmony with one another. May we encourage and challenge each other to grow in our gifts, always pointing each other to you as the ultimate source of all good things.
We pray that you continue to mold us into vessels fit for your use, and that we may bring joy to your heart as we serve you and your people with gladness. Thank you for your unfailing love and for the privilege of being called your children. May we never take for granted the gifts you have given us, but rather use them with diligence and gratitude. All this we ask in the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Thought Of The Day...
God cares for the well-being of the church.
Christ himself made provision for the building up of its members by equipping various individuals with the gifts needed to achieve that goal. Everything needed in the church is covered by this provision. The function that each person fulfills will vary, but within that diversity of functions is a unity of purpose: “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Sometimes we tend to give credit to individuals for their leadership in the church—and we forget the Giver of those leadership skills. It’s good to be reminded that it is “Christ himself” who does the equipping. It is appropriate for us to be diligent in humility about the gifts that are given us.
The gifts we receive are not merely for personal enhancement. The one purpose of all the gifts Christ gives is to benefit others so that they are empowered to render “works of service”—“that the body of Christ may be built up.”
The church as an institution serves a variety of social and relational functions, but the most important of these is that the membership of the church be strengthened so that the mission of God in the world can be more effectively carried out.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, we come before you with grateful hearts, thanking you for the provisions you have made for us through your son, Jesus Christ. We are reminded in your Word in Ephesians 4:11 that you have gifted us with various talents and abilities for the furtherance of your kingdom.
Lord, we ask for your guidance and wisdom as we seek to use these gifts faithfully and for your intended purposes. May we not be tempted to use them for our own gain or glory, but rather for the edification of your people and the spread of your gospel.
Help us to recognize the importance of unity within the body of Christ and to use our gifts in harmony with one another. May we encourage and challenge each other to grow in our gifts, always pointing each other to you as the ultimate source of all good things.
We pray that you continue to mold us into vessels fit for your use, and that we may bring joy to your heart as we serve you and your people with gladness. Thank you for your unfailing love and for the privilege of being called your children. May we never take for granted the gifts you have given us, but rather use them with diligence and gratitude. All this we ask in the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers … Ephesians 4:11
Thought Of The Day...
God cares for the well-being of the church.
Christ himself made provision for the building up of its members by equipping various individuals with the gifts needed to achieve that goal. Everything needed in the church is covered by this provision. The function that each person fulfills will vary, but within that diversity of functions is a unity of purpose: “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Sometimes we tend to give credit to individuals for their leadership in the church—and we forget the Giver of those leadership skills. It’s good to be reminded that it is “Christ himself” who does the equipping. It is appropriate for us to be diligent in humility about the gifts that are given us.
The gifts we receive are not merely for personal enhancement. The one purpose of all the gifts Christ gives is to benefit others so that they are empowered to render “works of service”—“that the body of Christ may be built up.”
The church as an institution serves a variety of social and relational functions, but the most important of these is that the membership of the church be strengthened so that the mission of God in the world can be more effectively carried out.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, we come before you with grateful hearts, thanking you for the provisions you have made for us through your son, Jesus Christ. We are reminded in your Word in Ephesians 4:11 that you have gifted us with various talents and abilities for the furtherance of your kingdom.
Lord, we ask for your guidance and wisdom as we seek to use these gifts faithfully and for your intended purposes. May we not be tempted to use them for our own gain or glory, but rather for the edification of your people and the spread of your gospel.
Help us to recognize the importance of unity within the body of Christ and to use our gifts in harmony with one another. May we encourage and challenge each other to grow in our gifts, always pointing each other to you as the ultimate source of all good things.
We pray that you continue to mold us into vessels fit for your use, and that we may bring joy to your heart as we serve you and your people with gladness. Thank you for your unfailing love and for the privilege of being called your children. May we never take for granted the gifts you have given us, but rather use them with diligence and gratitude. All this we ask in the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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