Labor Correctly

 ~ 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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