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.
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.
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.
In this passage, Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to avoid certain regions and is called to Macedonia through a vision. The speaker reflects on the importance of discerning God's guidance, recognizing that divine "nos" can redirect paths. Obedience to God's call, often accompanied by support from others, is emphasized.
“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 →
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 →
“So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” I Thessalonians 2:8 I have generally no problem, sharing the gospel with others. It is sharing my life with others that can be... Continue Reading →
“I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’” Luke 18:12 This was part of a prayer offered by a Pharisee. He was letting God (and everyone who could hear him) know of His good deeds. The Pharisee was counting himself as more spiritual than others. Jesus went on to... Continue Reading →
“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” Philippians 2:1-2 “If there is encouragement in Christ, consolation in love, fellowship with... Continue Reading →
“But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” I Corinthians 6:17 There is a part of me that understands true healing can only come through the Lord. When we allow every part of ourselves to join with Him, there is wholeness. We take our ways and submit them to His... Continue Reading →
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