Devotion:
Read Ephesians 4:11-13.
Paul emphasizes that our purpose is to “build up the body of Christ,” not yourself. The Holy Spirit has given each believer special gifts for building up the church. It is crucial that each person uses their gift. Everybody gets a gift. They come in different sizes and combinations, but every Christ follower has them. It is imperative that you know how God has gifted you so you can use those gifts. If you don’t know your giftedness, search for it.
The church has been given an enormous responsibility. The church is to make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). This involves teaching, preaching, healing, nurturing, giving, administration, building and many more tasks. If we are to fulfill this mandate we MUST work together. Together we can obey God more fully than any of us could alone. As the body of Christ, we can accomplish more together than we could dream possible working by ourselves. Working together, the church can express the fullness of Christ.
Personal Worship Option:
Gracious Father, you took the initiative to reach out to me - Thank you. I cannot fathom such love! You call me to open myself to You and to partner with You in your mission of love. Fill me, that I can partner with You and with others to reach the lonely, discouraged, and hopeless in this world. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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