The Ministry of Help

Text: Isa.41:1-10
More Lessons: Exo. 2:17
Bible Reading in One Year: 1Pet.1-4

Giving assistance and the act of bearing other people's burden is a vital issue in human survival. It is one of the gifts of God to mankind.

I Cor.12:28. Many a times, we do not know how to or lack the expertise to do what we want to do and that is why God has given some people the talent to help others.

How many people do you know who are lonely and discouraged? Suicide and attempted suicide among teenagers and youths are very rampant in many countries of the world. These people are crying out for people with the ministry of help. As Christians, we need to go out of our way to share the good news of salvation with unbelievers and also encourage other believers to remain steadfast in faith. I Thess.5:14 outlines some ways we can help others;

1) Warning of the unruly: That is to tell a person of danger or to caution about certain acts or notify in advance about issues or acts that can bring negative consequences. When we do this as believers, we are helping the individual, the church and the society.
2) Comforting the feeble minded. This means lessening of misery or grief by cheering, calming or inspiring with hope of engrieved believers with promises from the word of God. It also includes going extra-mile to do what we can to help fulfil this ministry.
3) Supporting the weak. This is the act of keeping from falling, slipping or sinking of any member who is no longer strong in the body.
4) Patience towards all men. This is the ability to wait or endure without complaint or perseverance in performing a task of the individual “towards all men” everywhere in all things.

Helping others is a ministry of all for the body of Christ. How helpful are you? Making a long term impact on others by listening to people's needs, praying with them, sharing with them material things and scriptures that helped you and the habit of making daily prayers asking God to direct you to someone who is in need of help are ways we can fulfil this ministry.

Prayer/Action
* Father, help me not to fail to help people around me.
* Today, I receive all I need to fulfil this ministry perfectly in Jesus' name.
* Do something daily that can make someone to tell you “thank you” throughout this month.

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