Scripture to Read: 2 Timothy 4:5
Today we focus on the end of 2 Timothy 4:5. We did not have the space to finish with 2 Timothy 4:5 in yesterday’s devotion, but God wants us all to fulfill the ministries each of us has been called to do. God has given each of us ministries to accomplish. We can read about the works God has for us to do in Romans 12:6-13, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:7, Titus 2:14, Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14. 1 Peter 4:10-11, and many other Scriptures as well. Too many people think that ministry is only for the full-time pastors of a church, but that thinking does not line up with God’s Word. God has given us His Holy Spirit so that we can do what He has called us to do. Through His Holy Spirit, God the Father has given us gifts that blend with our talents to serve Him well. We must make sure we carry out the ministry we have received from our Lord to accomplish. Some people wonder what their particular ministry role might be. We need to ask ourselves what we already have a passion in our hearts to do. We also need to ask other godly believers what gifts they recognize that we have because God will use those godly believers to confirm what He has designed us to do. God will also confirm His call on our lives when we willingly serve in different ministry opportunities. We just need to take that step of faith and serve.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His call upon your life to serve Him in ministry?
2. How are you currently serving our Lord in ministry and what is He confirming in you concerning His call?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!