Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 1:7; 12:4-11
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are
differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of
operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the
manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
Today's
focus discussion is the church as a ministry where the different gifts that is
given by God the Holy Spirit to serve in furthering the gospel message of
Christ and kingdom building. As stated in our scripture text these different
spiritual gifts are given for the profit to all mankind (v. 7). Just as these
gifts were an indispensable part of the early church and its ministry they are
today as well. It is God's will that these ministry gifts continue until Christ
returns for His bride-the church.
In
ministering one's God given spiritual gift is to manifest the love, grace, care
and compassion of God as believers serve God through serving others. Serving
others just as Christ did during His earthly ministry believers meet the human
need of the needy in order to meet the spiritual needs. Believers have been
given the commission by Christ Himself to carry the gospel to the uttermost
parts of the world (Matthew 28:19-20) and this is an integrate part of the
church's ministry. As the church continue in its ministry God has left His
spiritual body armour (Ephesians 6:11-18) to defend against Satan's evil
attacks.
Church,
fear not in your ministry for God is with you always.
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1 comment:
hello
I like your blog and your commitment and faith are admirable. I believe In God but I always mess it up with him because Im involved in some bad stuff ( drugs) am really ashamed. Gonna go to christian rehab though cos if any1 can fix me - God can, if he is willing that is. Keep up the good work on your blog r your books availiable as e- books?
Charlie
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