Pastor Caroline - July 29, 2020

But to each of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
Ephesians Chapter 4 Verse 7 (New King James Version)

I love the reading today in Daily in His Presence by David
Jeremiah. When you go to your Bible, (I use the Good News Bible), the heading for chapter 4 is the Unity of the Body.

When all of us as Christians do our part in sharing the word of God, we will grow the church, and the work of God here on earth. Everyone of us, who have Jesus as Lord, can and will minister according to our gift. Perhaps you will draw someone to Christ through your talented voice, (speaking or singing), your gift of art, (being able to share the gospel in paintings and /or drawings), your warmth of hospitality, your ability to teach and lead others to do the same, perhaps you are great at encouragement, administration, prayer, loving others through hardships and / or sorrow, or however God chooses to work through you as you give yourself to Him to be His vessel as He fills you with your gift.

The important thing to learn today is when we are united in Christ and with one another, “mighty changes“ and “great works” can and will be accomplished.

We are to witness to others the love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we serve Him, we must give thanks for every opportunity given to us, to bring others into the family of God, preparing every heart to receive Him, and build their faith to a place where they anxiously await going to glory for eternity. We build ourselves strong as we carry out His plan for our daily lives and others see that in us and desire Jesus because of our faithfulness and unity in Him.

As we study the word of God, alone and with each other, we grow stronger in our faith, allowing and preparing us to do the work God calls us to do. We need each other, because each of us have different talents and when we put them together, in any task, the work is divided, and yet completed fully to completion to where God sees it to be. Many hands, make light work. We will teach each other as we work together, we will be a support and encouragement, we will comfort, love and show loyalty to one other as we live in the blessing of the Father. In all of this we will continue to build the church. We are the church, we will build the family of Christ, in diversity,(each of us unique and different with different abilities and talents), and unity, (being one), as we grow and learn together, sharing the love of Christ in all we do as we serve Him until the Day of Glory appears.

Have a great week and know God has chosen you for mighty and great works in His name.  Hallelujah!!