Each person receives a special gift from God's grace, intended for serving others and glorifying God. Believers are called to be good stewards, using their gifts and strengths as empowered by God. This responsibility emphasizes the importance of serving for the good of the community and honoring God's provision.
Kindle the Gift
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor... Continue Reading →
Gifts Given By Grace
The passage emphasizes the importance of recognizing and utilizing diverse spiritual gifts given by God's grace, urging believers to exercise their unique abilities—such as prophecy, service, teaching, and leading—faithfully and cheerfully. It mentions that these gifts and God's calling are irrevocable, emphasizing the need for divine wisdom in fulfilling their purposes.
The Gift of God’s Grace
In Ephesians 3:7-9, Paul expresses gratitude for God’s grace that enables him to minister to the Gentiles. Feeling unworthy, he acknowledges the high calling of preaching Christ's riches. The passage emphasizes that fulfilling one's purpose is possible only through God’s grace, power, and fellowship with Christ.
A Prayer before Elections
Lord forgive this nation of our sins. We have taken You from the place of honor in most arenas of our society. We have killed millions of Your children. We have called evil good and good evil. We have compromised in so many ways that have taken us farther from You. We are filled with... Continue Reading →
Appointed and Chosen
In this passage, Paul shares his powerful testimony of conversion. He recounts his past as a persecutor of Christians, his dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, and his subsequent healing and calling. Paul emphasizes the importance of recognizing divine opportunities to share one's faith and connect with others.
Answering the Call
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one... Continue Reading →
Preparation for Appointing
Exodus 3:1-22 and Exodus 4:1-17 is of God's call on Moses's life. God called Moses where he was at, tending sheep in the desert wilderness. This could have been preparation for Moses to tend God's people, the Israelites in the same way. The Angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a burning bush that... Continue Reading →
Where There Is
Lord, where there is sickness Bring Your healing touch. Where there is grieving, Bring comfort. Lord where there is need You know each of Your children, Bring provision. Where there are issues of safety, Bring protection. Where there is bitterness, Bring forgiveness. Where there is strife, Bring peace. Where there is division, Bring unity. Lord... Continue Reading →
