Prepare God’s People To
Serve
He
is the One who gave some the gift to be apostles. He gave some the gift to be
prophets. He gave some the gift of preaching the good news. And he gave some
the gift to be pastors and teachers. He did it so that they might prepare God's
people to serve. If they do, the body of Christ will be built up.
That
will continue until we all become one in the faith and in the knowledge of
God's Son. Then we will be grown up in the faith. We will receive everything
that Christ has for us.
We
will no longer be babies in the faith. We won't be like ships tossed around by
the waves. We won't be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won't be
blown around by the cleverness and tricks of people who try to hide their evil
plans. Instead, we will speak the truth in love. We will grow up into Christ in
every way.
He
is the Head. He makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Under
the control of Christ, each part of the body does its work. It supports the
other parts. In that way, the body is joined and held together.
Ephesians 4:11-16
We
all have things we want to do in our final years. Some of us will travel and
see God’s beautiful world. Many of us will watch our own parents become dust.
Some of us will watch our children and grandchildren grow up. With our children
and grandchildren we have a lot to do with how they turn out. Spend the time
now, while you can.
Our
children and grandchildren can be used greatly by God, if we plant the seeds
now…
And
then, watch them grow.
Those who follow Christ can help others follow Him too.
Our Daily Bread –