I Am MINISTER of the GOOD NEWS
“Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit…”
“Oops, Debbie. I think you made a mistake in saying that all Christians are ministers,” some might comment. However, would you consider what the Bible says about believers? 1 Corinthians 12:4 and 6 state, “Now there are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit; and “to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” In addition, Jesus commissioned us, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you;” Matthew 28:19-20. One of the definitions of “minister” is “servant of the king.” Certainly, all believers fall in that category! We are servants of the KING! Who do we serve? Christ. How? By taking the good news of salvation to those who don’t know Him and then “teaching them to observe all that He commanded.” Paul understood that he was a minister. Do we?
Heavenly Father, what a precious privilege to be called to minister in Your name. Help me serve You well!
from If God is In Control, Why Am I a Basket Case?
