Your Move | Friday
Friday | July 03
Focus of the Week:
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.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 NLT
Acts 1:8 NLT
First Here, Then There
As we have seen this week, we have been given the Spirit. Through the Spirit we each have specific gifts which have been given to edify the Church and to make Christ known to those who do not know him.
Today, we return to an idea from the beginning of the series: where do we share the Gospel? First, start where we are. We encourage our brothers and sisters with our gifts, and reach the lost who we interact with each day. Then we are to make sure our extended family, friends of friends, those we see occasionally have every opportunity to see and hear the Gospel. Lastly, go to the ends of the earth so that everyone would have this opportunity.
As we look to do this we can be encouraged we are not attempting to do this on the strategic power of man. Nor are we held to the limitations of doing this alone. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to push forward with this command.
Today, we return to an idea from the beginning of the series: where do we share the Gospel? First, start where we are. We encourage our brothers and sisters with our gifts, and reach the lost who we interact with each day. Then we are to make sure our extended family, friends of friends, those we see occasionally have every opportunity to see and hear the Gospel. Lastly, go to the ends of the earth so that everyone would have this opportunity.
As we look to do this we can be encouraged we are not attempting to do this on the strategic power of man. Nor are we held to the limitations of doing this alone. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to push forward with this command.
Reflection
Reflection Helps Us Pause, Listen, And Let God Speak To Our Hearts.
- I have a responsibility in following the command from Jesus. Have I neglected it?
- How has God equipped me to engage those around me with the Gospel?
Journaling Prompts
This Is A Safe Place To Be Honest With God
- What is my part in furthering the Kingdom of God? What does this actually look like day-to-day?
- Do I expect to share the Gospel each day? Write on how this perspective could shift your day.
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 eyes to see others the way you see them. Help me to live and speak courageously for the sake of your Gospel. Thank you for all you have blessed me with! Amen.
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