But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect….(from 1 Corinthians 15:10)

If we are to all be about the work of the gospel as the scriptures say we are, how do we go about doing that work?  For some the work is obvious as they stand on street corners or at pulpits preaching the good news.  For others their work is not obvious as they work in professions just the same as non-Christians do but they give with unfailing support to ministries that do the field work.  Another encourages through emails, notes, or in person people such as me or the preacher or teacher in their church.  Not one of these is more or less important but both just as necessary in order for the work to be accomplished.

My prayer for each of us is that the following occurs: 

1.      We read the scriptures such as 1 Corinthians 15 that tell and remind us of this work.

2.      We read the scriptures such as 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4 and 1 Peter 4 that show us that God gives to each of us different gifts that will suit our roles in this work.

3.      We determine through what is obvious, what others see in us or from what we are passionate about what our gift or gifts are.

4.      We utilize those gifts of teaching, giving, encouraging and so on in this work whole heartedly for the rest of our lives.

5.      We take every opportunity to remind other Christians that they are to do the same as well.

As Paul said, God’s gift of grace to Him was not without effect, make sure the world sees the effect God had on you!