~ Characteristics of Effective Labor for God ~
Scripture ~ “Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John” (Acts 18:24-25).
Apollos Is A Good Example ~ Notice four key aspects of his ministry:
First, notice that he was “an eloquent man” – he used language effectively.
Second, he was “mighty in the Scriptures” – he knew the Word of God.
Third, “instructed in the way of the Lord” – he had received good mentoring.
Fourth, “fervent in spirit” – he was proactive rather than laid back.
Summary ~ These four factors will go a long way towards the goal of being “a good minister of Jesus Christ.”
“If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed” (1 Timothy 4:6-7).
Comment ~ This post is about serving God effectively in whatever role He has given you. These factors are not limited to Pastors, Preachers, or Teachers.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.
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