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Can God Use You? Yes, He Can! |
Most of us are familiar with Ephesians 2:8-9, which tells us how we are saved. But many do not know verse 10 which tells us why we are saved. The scripture says, “For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.” A little bit farther in that same book, in Ephesians 4:11-12 scripture tells us that God calls Pastors “for the training of the saints in the work of ministry.” Simply put: God saved you so that He could use you in a ministry. While it may not be your full-time job, it is your lifetime calling. God wants you to be involved in ministry.
In 1 Corinthians 12:27, the Apostle Paul teaches, “Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it.” Because Christ’s church is made of many individuals with different gifts, God expects us to depend on others in the areas in which we don’t excel. In 1 Peter 4:10, we learn that “based on the gift they have received, everyone should use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.”
Spiritual Gifts - Unlike other kinds of gifts, a spiritual gift is God-given. Through these gifts, God gives His people the ability to excel in particular areas of ministry in order to serve others and further His kingdom.