Thoroughly Equipped

Scripture: 11 It was the risen One who handed down to us such gifted leaders —some emissaries, some prophets, some evangelists, as well as some pastor-teachers— 12 so that God’s people would be thoroughly equipped to minister and build up the body of the Anointed One. 13 These ministries will continue until we are unified in faith and filled with the knowledge of the Son of God, until we stand mature in His teachings and fully formed in the likeness of the Anointed, our Liberating King. 14 Then we will no longer be like children, tossed around here and there upon ocean waves, picked up by every gust of religious teaching spoken by liars or swindlers or deceivers. 15 Instead, by truth spoken in love, we are to grow in every way into Him—the Anointed One, the head. 16 He joins and holds together the whole body with its ligaments providing the support needed so each part works to its proper design to form a healthy, growing, and mature body that builds itself up in love. (Ephesians 4:11-16 The Voice) For many years the theme of Jim and my life has been to help thoroughly equip God’s people. God has given many gifts to His people; emissaries, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers. These have not been given so that the those who have the gifts could have bragging rights. They were given to help equip the body of the Anointed One to become a healthy, growing, and mature body. Thank You, Father, for allowing Jim and me to help equip some of Your people in many places and times. It is still our joy to do this as we are given the opportunity. AMEN Lord God, You are my light and my protector. You give me grace. Because I trust in You am happy. Thank You. Psalm 84
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