Daily Devotional
You Are Called into Ministry
“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 15:5-6
March 21, 2023
Ponder This
The purpose of the Church is to give Jesus Christ glory and honor, to make Him known to our neighbors and to the nations, and to move believers in Him toward maturity and ministry. The Church exists to help you grow up so that you can serve.
There is no such thing as an inactive Church member. That’s an impossibility. Every Church member is active. Either we’re building up, or we’re tearing down. Either we’re a part of the team and helping, or we’re not a part of the team and hurting. In Matthew 12:30, Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.” Every member of the Church is gathering or scattering. Every member of the Church is working with the Lord Jesus or working against Him.
Let me say again, nobody is excluded. If you are reading this, this message is not “to whom it may concern”—it is to you. It has your name and address on it, and God wants you to serve and minister. You’ve been called into the ministry.
- Do you consider yourself part of the ministry of your church? Why or why not?
- Who is an active member of your church that has made an impact on your life? How can you seek to influence others similarly?
Practice This
Write down different ways you have been impacted by people who tried to build up your church. Consider what you have done to contribute to that effort.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
