7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. 8Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Paul became a servant of God, preaching the gospel to the members in the churches of Asia Minor. Today we have ministers to do that, but what about ourselves? I don't think God says we are to be preachers on the pulpit, but in our lives, with our children, friends and neighbours how do we pass on the Gospel? How is our GPS operating system working 24/7? Before I used to think this had to be a formal thing, but over the years I've learned that it just has to be how you live your life as an example, or role model to those around you pointing them to the Word of God. I have now understood that it's not enough to look at Creation to know God, but that we have to read and hear His Word because it is through His Word that He changes us and makes us His children. General revelation of creation is enough to bring us to Christ but it is not enough to save us. His Saving Grace only comes through His Word. Don't let the devil deceive us into thinking that reading is not for us, please.
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