Yoour Move | Tuesday
Tuesday | June 30
This Week's Focus:
Each person is equipped by God in a unique way to extend the Kingdom. We are given gifts of the Spirit which aid us in the overall mission of Jesus from week one: to seek and save the lost.
Each person is equipped by God in a unique way to extend the Kingdom. We are given gifts of the Spirit which aid us in the overall mission of Jesus from week one: to seek and save the lost.
Scripture
Scripture Helps Us Hear God And Live His Truth.
Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13 NLT
Ephesians 4:11-13 NLT
The Gifted Church
As we begin this week, consider the following question: "How is it possible that God made us so similar, and yet so different?" When we take a step back and consider all of mankind, with all its variety, and realize how similar we are, we witness the awe-inspiring nature of God.
That same creative God saw fit to impart His image upon each one of us. Even further, when we accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, we receive the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit. This creative undertone and gifting of the Spirit provide us with unique tools to uplift the Church and extend God's Kingdom.
Each of these gifts from God can be used in two ways: to uplift the Church and to extend the Kingdom of God. Sharing the Gospel is not limited to those who are especially gifted with teaching and proclaiming. But also those with gifts of encouragement, hospitality, and administration.
That same creative God saw fit to impart His image upon each one of us. Even further, when we accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, we receive the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit. This creative undertone and gifting of the Spirit provide us with unique tools to uplift the Church and extend God's Kingdom.
Each of these gifts from God can be used in two ways: to uplift the Church and to extend the Kingdom of God. Sharing the Gospel is not limited to those who are especially gifted with teaching and proclaiming. But also those with gifts of encouragement, hospitality, and administration.
Reflection
Reflection Helps Us Pause, Listen, And Let God Speak To Our Hearts.
- How can my particular gifting be used to further the Kingdom of God?
- Have I been using my gifting as an excuse to not share the Gospel because it's not one that proclaims?
Journaling Prompts
This Is A Safe Place To Be Honest With God
- How has God gifted me? Has it changed?
- What would it look like to use my gifts in the perfect way? What's stopping me from doing it?
Weekly Memory Verse
Read It Once A Day. Let It Shape How You Think And Pray This Week.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
James 1:17 ESV
James 1:17 ESV
Prayer
Through Prayer, We Talk To God And Listen For His Guidance.
Lord, give me the courage to use the gifts you have blessed me with to their fullest. Help me see opportunities to share your Good News. Thank you for everything you have done and will do! Amen.
Come Back Tomorrow
Join us tomorrow as we explore the idea gifts are from God and also for God.