Build the Kingdom III

Sunday 26 July
READ: I Cor.12: 12-31
MORE LESSON: Matt.25:14-30

As we continue to meditate on how to build God's Kingdom, I appeal that you set your hearts on these things and do them. As you obey, you will find joy that you are contributing your portion to build God's Kingdom, and rewards await you in eternity for your service.

How else can you build the Kingdom of God? You can do so by using your God-given gifts. Our reading today clearly says that everyone (young and old) has gifts. Apostle Peter also buttressed this truth: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God: I Pet. 4:10. God has given everyone unique gifts peculiar to him for the advance His Kingdom on earth and to give men relevance and self-fulfilment.

Pulpit ministry is a small percent of what it takes to build the Church. Majority of those that make the Church grow and expand are found in the pews (Eph.4:11-12). It is wrong of you to say that because you have not been asked to preach a sermon on the pulpit you are irrelevant in God's house. It is like the finger nail or nose saying it is irrelevant to the body because it is not the mouth that always speaks. This is why Paul took time to compare the Church to the human body and clearly explained that each member has a unique function and role that must be identified and carried out effectively for the body to be healthy and functional.

Note the following and arise to build the Kingdom of God. 
1. Every believer is not a pastor but every believer is called into ministry (Eph.2:10). You are called to minister to the world and the Church. In God's army there are no volunteers; all are drafted into service.

2. Every ministry is important; you are important in the body of Christ. There is no insignificant ministry in the body of Christ. Small ministries often make the greatest difference (I Cor. 12:18-22). Some ministries are visible while some are hidden behind the scenes, but all are equally vital.

3. We are dependent on one another; every ministry is intertwined with all the others. No single ministry can accomplish what Christ has told the Church to do so we must depend on and cooperate with all other members of the body of Christ. When one person misbehaves, the whole system suffers. Please, play your part well. Work together with others in humility and focus on glorifying God in all you do.

Put your gift to work and do not wait for men to call you to work in your Father's house. It is like a child who waits for an invitation to work in his father's house. Get involved in the work on ground in your local assembly and build the Kingdom!

Prayer/Action
* Ask for grace to identify your uniqueness and use it to build God's Kingdom.
* Renounce all spiritual apathy and laziness towards service in God's house. 
Make a list of what you will be involved in doing using your gifts and talents in God's house. Start now!

PROPHETIC PRAYER
In the powerful name of Jesus, I call forth my glory out of the net and prison of witchcraft and failure, in the name of Jesus.