Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry we do not lose heart, rather we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not use deception nor do we distort the word of God. But on the contrary by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscious in the sight of God.
– 2 Corinthians 4:1-2
These powerful words written by our brother, the apostle Paul, written to the church of Corinth remind us that God has something for all of us to do. Whether we’re working in class, working in a gas station, making pizzas or climbing telephone poles, God has a plan and a ministry that he has given to every one of the members of his body. By his spirit, we’re to not lose heart, we’re to renounce those secret and shameful ways we don’t use deception but we teach the truth plainly. We share with God’s love that every man’s conscience shall be turned to God. So today, as you’re sitting in cohorts, as you’re serving in families as you’re working in your jobs, remember that the spirit of God has you there; that’s his mission for you. When you pray, when you study God’s word, when you live a life on mission, then the ministry of the Holy Spirit will help you, encourage you, keep you, lead you and guide you as you do all that you do in the name of Jesus.
Let’s pray: Father God, thank you today for our family. Bless these, our children, use them greatly as they go into all the world to proclaim this powerful gospel. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.