Wednesday November 29th, 2023
« Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. »
1 Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ’s suffering, and I will share in His glory when it is shown to us.
2 Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.
3 Don’t be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them.
4 Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.
The choice of the vessel to use for any particular purpose is typically dependent on the owner’s preference, as well as the suitability of each to the assignment at hand.
So also, the person whom God would use for any assignment must meet Gods basic requirements.
After God locates such a person, He then equips him/her for the divine assignment.
Many Christians are not fulfilling their purpose in life and ministry because they have consistently refused the required training for their assignment, and because they are not found to be suitable yet, their commissioning remains pending.
May the Lord wake you up to the reality of your situation today, so you can take your rightful place in the kingdom of God in the mighty name of Jesus.
God’s preparation through the cross transforms a person’s mind, heart, will, and life such that he/she becomes aligned with God’s purpose. 2 Corinthians 9:8 CSB
« And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. »
People with broken spirits, dysfunctional families, health challenges, the poor, the demon-possessed, and the disenfranchised can all find peace and prosperity with God.
This is the whole essence of Christianity and all it requires is our total submission to the preparation process. 2 Timothy 2:21 NLT says
« If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. »
The Lord will only use the best – vessels purged (repentance and confession), as well as purified and sanctified.
God is seeking such a vessel; are you one?
Prayer focus – Father, please purge, cleanse, and purify me for Your special service, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Author: Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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