I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.
Thoughts on This Verse....
We minister by grace. We are saved and made holy by God's grace given us in Jesus. We are declared holy and blameless before God because of the grace of Jesus. We are given a gift to use in ministry for the Church because of the grace of Jesus. We are given strength from the Holy Spirit to persevere during difficult times because of the grace of God in Jesus. So what ministry we find ourselves capable of performing, what opportunities we have to serve and make a difference in people's lives, and what power we have in fulfilling our ministry are all given to us. It is not something to boast about. The Lord's power is made perfect in weakness as we offer ourselves to him to be used for his glory.
Ravi Zacharias
. “I think the reason we sometimes have the false sense that God is so far away is because that is where we have put him. We have kept him at a distance, and then when we are in need and call on him in prayer, we wonder where he is. He is exactly where we left him.”
. “Implicit to the secularized world-view is not just the marginalization of any religious idea but its complete eviction from public credence in forming social policy. If an idea or belief is “religiously based”, be it in a matter of sexuality or marriage or education or whatever, then by that very virtue it is deemed unsuitable for public usage.”
Preaching
Today Christians spend more money on miscellaneous expenses then missions - Anonymous
Modern Church
When the Father looks for our righteousness He doesn't look at us for one second. He turns to Christ and says "This is my Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Leonard Ravenhill
Atonement
Any method of evangelism will work if God is in it. - Anonymous
Evangelism
John the Baptist never performed any miracles. Yet, he was greater than any of the Old Testament prophets. - Anonymous
Service
Today God's word is more accessible to us than anyone before us. This makes us far more accountable. - Leonard Ravenhill
Modern Church
If you knew you were going to go to Hell, would you still serve God? Your answer to this determines your motive. - Anonymous
Thoughts on This Verse....
We minister by grace. We are saved and made holy by God's grace given us in Jesus. We are declared holy and blameless before God because of the grace of Jesus. We are given a gift to use in ministry for the Church because of the grace of Jesus. We are given strength from the Holy Spirit to persevere during difficult times because of the grace of God in Jesus. So what ministry we find ourselves capable of performing, what opportunities we have to serve and make a difference in people's lives, and what power we have in fulfilling our ministry are all given to us. It is not something to boast about. The Lord's power is made perfect in weakness as we offer ourselves to him to be used for his glory.
Ravi Zacharias
. “I think the reason we sometimes have the false sense that God is so far away is because that is where we have put him. We have kept him at a distance, and then when we are in need and call on him in prayer, we wonder where he is. He is exactly where we left him.”
. “Implicit to the secularized world-view is not just the marginalization of any religious idea but its complete eviction from public credence in forming social policy. If an idea or belief is “religiously based”, be it in a matter of sexuality or marriage or education or whatever, then by that very virtue it is deemed unsuitable for public usage.”
Preaching
Today Christians spend more money on miscellaneous expenses then missions - Anonymous
Modern Church
When the Father looks for our righteousness He doesn't look at us for one second. He turns to Christ and says "This is my Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Leonard Ravenhill
Atonement
Any method of evangelism will work if God is in it. - Anonymous
Evangelism
John the Baptist never performed any miracles. Yet, he was greater than any of the Old Testament prophets. - Anonymous
Service
Today God's word is more accessible to us than anyone before us. This makes us far more accountable. - Leonard Ravenhill
Modern Church
If you knew you were going to go to Hell, would you still serve God? Your answer to this determines your motive. - Anonymous
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