My Spiritual Mentor preached this morning about Faith, Obedience and Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Church. She opened the message speaking of the current U.S. economy. Did you know that the unemployment rate in Ferguson, MI is a whopping 50%? What is even more astonishing is that the “spiritual unemployment” rate in the Church is exceedingly over that number! She also stated that unfortunately, just as those who are physically unemployed are not able to contribute to the economy – those who are “spiritually unemployed" are not contributing to or edifying the Body of Christ, for the Advancement of the Kingdom of God.
The Psalmist also ministered with the lyrics to Hezekiah Walker Jr's, “I Need You to Survive”. This, my friend is so Powerful. Not only are we all in this Christian walk together, but God has designed us to play our own important part or role. There is no “I or me”, it is “we” … We're all a part of God's body. Stand with me, agree with me; we're all a part of God's body. It is His will that every need be supplied. You are important to me, I need you to survive. -- Hezekiah Walker Jr.
Many in the Body of Christ seem to be checking off a box that they attended church, but not actually applying the scriptures to their daily walk with Him. Many come just to receive; however, are we also giving? I do not know about you, but I do not want to be “dead weight” in the Body of Christ (my perception of this). I do not wish to warm the pews or just check off that box. We all have spiritual gifts and God has given each and every one of us a measure. How we use them and “who” we use them for is up to us, because He gave us free will. I choose to Bless Him back with the Gifts that He has given to me. Why? Because He is Worthy!!! Do you hear me shouting it! :-) With that I cry out, “Lord, use me for Your service”.
He gave some, Apostles; and some, Prophets; and some, Evangelists; and some, Pastors and Teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. -- Ephesians 4:11, 12 Hallelujah!!! We are Blessed, we are Called, we are Chosen. Our desire and instruction is to spread His Good News throughout the Land. We serve the RISEN KING! THE LIVING WATER! OUR DAILY BREAD! The One who has paid the ultimate price for us, with HIS LIFE! He died for us; let us be ever so grateful… by LIVING FOR HIM!
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