S. 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 (NIV)
4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
O. God is faithful - He is faithful to those He has called. How?
*** He enriches us in every way (v.5)
*** He equips us (we do not lack - V.7)
*** He establishes us (to confirm, make sure V. 8)
Where God guides He provides.
God doesn’t call the gifted - He gifts the called.
A. What a great teaching of Paul. He reminds the church that God has called them and as a measure of His faithfulness - He gifts those He calls. I have everthing I need to carry out the ministry/calling He has called me to.
P. Thank you Father for calling me and gifting me to carry out your important Kingdom work through preaching, teaching, disciple-making and encouraging others. Thank you Father for your Son Jesus and for the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name!
