~ Ministers of the Word of
God ~
“Now
in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a
complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily
distribution. Then the twelve summoned
the multitude of the disciples and said, ‘It is not desirable that we should
leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among
you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we
may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer
and to the ministry of the Word” (Acts 6:1-4).
“I charge you therefore
before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all
longsuffering and teaching. For the time
will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own
desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves
teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned
aside to fables. But you be watchful in
all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your
ministry” (2 Timothy 4:1-5).
The Bottom Line ~ Ministers of God, ministers of Jesus Christ,
ministers of The Word of God equals Ministers
of Grace!
“But
the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for
one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’ Be hospitable to one another without
grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God.
If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with
the ability which God supplies, that in
all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the
glory and the dominion forever and ever.
Amen” (1 Peter 4:7-11).
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
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