DEVOTIONAL 23
Tuesday, February 28
Why Give to the Proclaim Initiative?
Use Your Spiritual Gifts
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. —1 Corinthians 12:4–7
One of the most beautiful things about the Church is how God can use believers’ gifts in order to edify the Church. Since the beginning, God has been using the capabilities of all sorts of believers to accomplish things that suit His purposes. In the modern Church, the impact of online ministry and technological advancement cannot be understated as we see many different people behind the scenes who make our church great. Because of these faithful people, and significant giving from our church body, we have seen the reach and impact of the church expanded beyond what was initially capable.
PRAY
Father, we submit our gifts to You as You are the very One who gave them in the first place. Please carry the message of Your Good News further than our feet can through the influence of Your Holy Spirit. Encourage excellence in our church body and make us enflamed with a desire to see Your church thrive.
ACT
Find and thank a person on our support staff for the work that he or she does to make our church run well.
FROM PASTOR CONNOR BALES
