Ephesians 4: 9-13
(Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.
Observations:
Jesus was here on earth, He came down from heaven, and He rose again back to His place beside God the Father. He left us with people who could teach us, guide us, equip us for the work He wants us to do; a work that involves building the body. He expects us to grow in our understanding, to attain maturity.
Application:
How am I doing at listening to those Jesus has given me to equip me for service? To pastors and teachers, to the words of the apostles found in Scripture. God has given us such a great resource in the Word- what am I doing with it?
Christ did not sacrifice Himself for me so that I would just sit on my hands and feel good about things. There is an ongoing work He wants me to be a part of. I feel compelled to write. I feel compelled to share with others what I am learning by leading Bible studies and blogging. It is totally humbling to think that He has perhaps made me a teacher for equipping the saints. Yikes! That thought leaves me breathless and shaking, I have got to do a good work myself of preparing myself to be used in such a way. What good is anything I have to offer if I do not spend much time with Him first- if I do not spend time getting myself equipped for the work He has given me?
Blessings,
Deb
(Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.
Observations:
Jesus was here on earth, He came down from heaven, and He rose again back to His place beside God the Father. He left us with people who could teach us, guide us, equip us for the work He wants us to do; a work that involves building the body. He expects us to grow in our understanding, to attain maturity.
Application:
How am I doing at listening to those Jesus has given me to equip me for service? To pastors and teachers, to the words of the apostles found in Scripture. God has given us such a great resource in the Word- what am I doing with it?
Blessings,
Deb
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