RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. EQUIPPED FOR THE MANDATE – PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME. TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH 2016.
For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual
gift, to the end ye may be established (Romans 1:11).
Hosea 12:13 tells us that “…by a prophet the LORD brought Israel
out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.” Notice, He didn’t say, “…by
an angel,” but “…by a prophet.” God preserves or establishes His people through
His servants; His chosen and anointed ministers. He equips them and sends them
to those He wants to bless. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, “And 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.”
This lets us know why Paul could affirm boldly in his letter to
the believers in Rome, “…I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some
spiritual gift to the end ye may be established” (Romans 1:11). He knew he was
a custodian of divine verities; he knew he had something to give.
One of the reasons there’re weak Christians today is that they
never received any spiritual impartation. Read again, the reason Paul said he
wanted to impart some spiritual gifts to the brethren in Rome; it was so they
might be established. Through the ministry of the Word, and impartation of the
Spirit, God’s people are strengthened and established on the truth.
1 Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom of God is not in word,
but in power.” The Gospel is more than mere words; its power must be
demonstrated. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2:4, “And my speech and my preaching
was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit
and of power.” So, as Christians, and as ministers of the Gospel, we have
something with which to bless and transform our world. We’re dispensers of
God’s blessings.
God has endowed you with grace and special abilities according
to His own will, and according to His calling on your life. He’s equipped you
for what He called you to do. You have what it takes. Therefore, do something
with what you have. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in
earthen vessels….” Do something with the anointing; in ministering to others,
do so in the power of the Holy Ghost!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me a perfect heart that
responds to your Word. As I receive your Word, my heart is imparted with
spiritual gifts and I’m duly equipped to do great exploits through the Gospel
of Christ, to your praise and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: || Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere,
the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
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|| Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy
Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were
oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. ||
|| 2 Corinthians 3:6 who also hath made us able ministers of the
New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth,
but the spirit giveth life. ||
|| Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs
and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according
to his own will? ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:32-5:1-11,
2 Chronicles 20-22
2 Chronicles 20-22
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 3:11-18,
Songs of Solomon 7-8
Songs of Solomon 7-8
EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional
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