Y’all, I am exactly two weeks away from leaving for Costa Rica… AHH! I am so excited! It is through your generosity that I am also thrilled to announce my trip is FULLY FUNDED! Thank YOU for listening to the Lord’s voice and supporting my trip either prayerfully, financially, or both. I cannot do ministry without the Lord’s provision & my caring community, and neither can you!
Did you know that YOU, too, have a ministry? Whether you’re a parent, teacher, doctor, custodian, technician, mechanic, cashier, student, retiree, or anything else, YOU ARE IN MINISTRY.
Oftentimes, it can be easy to fall into the trap of believing that ministry is for other people. However, that is such a LIE. As Paul is writing to Timothy in the New Testament, he says:
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God” (2 Timothy 1:6-8, NIV)
As Paul is saying, “being in ministry” is NOT confined by traveling abroad or preaching to the congregation. “Being in ministry” is your LIFESTYLE as a believer in Jesus Christ, no matter the setting He has you in. It is preaching the truth about Jesus from a place of JOY & OVERFLOW of what He has done in your life. Your work place is your ministry. Your home is your ministry. Your phone calls are your ministry. Your appointments are your ministry. Ministry is where God has you in this moment. Ministry is not just for “when you go on that mission trip”, or for the “preacher” to handle, or for a “certain personality type”. To be real, those are just excuses. Story after story in the Bible consists of someone believing they are underprepared and unequipped, and that is EXACTLY who God calls to be His mouthpiece. YOU ARE CALLED FOR MINISTRY. Your voice is important in sharing His GOOD NEWS. It is a GIFT & an HONOR to serve the Lord. He has loved us so deeply, so let’s love others so deeply that they come to know Him as well. Jesus is so worth it.
I encourage you to take time today to reflect on your ministry. Where has the Lord placed you in this season? How can you be a blessing to those around you? In what areas do you need to repent before the Lord, and invite Him in? Who do you need to share the true & full Gospel of Jesus Christ with?
Ministry isn’t just for pastors and missionaries. Ministry the Body of Christ. Ministry is YOU. It’s time to break out of APATHY and press into BOLDNESS.
YOU ARE CALLED TO BE A KINGDOM CHANGER. NOW is your time.
I am so excited to see how the Lord works in my time in Costa Rica, but even more excited to hear stories about each of your unique ministries. There is power in testimony! Share your Gospel WINS with others- testimony sparks faith & builds courage to those around you. Because of His Holy Spirit, you’ve got this!
Thank you for your admonition to share the Good News of Jesus as we go about our day.
Yesterday I was talking to a neighbor that has some medical tests coming up and I told her I would pray for her. She appreciated that so I will follow up with my testimony.
Today Gramps had surgery and witnessed to almost every person that came into the room.
All to the glory of God! He is good and we need to share His goodness with others!