-April 28, 2022-
Good morning, happy Thursday,
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”
(Ephesians 4:11-12).
Christ is the Head of the body and all of us our members of His body. In every church there are leaders whose mission is not do do all the work themselves, but to train others to serve. The goal is for those who are trainees to learn and serve in the church. The end result is that these who are trainers will equip the saints for the work of ministry so that all the saints will be edified.
In the church there should be no benchwarmers, only participants. On God’s team everybody plays. By working together for each other, everyone benefits. There should also be backups if the primary person in a particular ministry is unable to be at church. In sports, they call it “the next man up” mentality. It is all about the team. No one seeks the glory, but gives all the glory to the Lord.
The elders, pastors and deacons are the recognized leaders and are responsible for the ministry. They will have to give an account to the Lord. Part of that responsibility is training the next generation of young people. In our church, we call the young kids in our church, the church of the future. They are watching, listening and learning. Healthy churches prepare others to take over in the future. It is amazing how much these kids and young adults know, and how much they can handle. The church is not an organization but an organism. Like an organism there is life and growth.
If you have a ministry in the church, seek to get younger ones involved with you. It is always good to speak to the pastor about it first. Equipping and edifying leads to growth for all.
Have a blessed day serving the Lord. We should all encourage and build up others. Stay safe and healthy.
In the service of the King,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 