Jim's Devotional - October 8th

October 8th

Yes, God has given to each of us an ability to carry out His mission or His purpose. Sometimes we function in one capacity but, for some reason, we can no longer function at all.

For example, many of us have known singers that at a point in their lives they could no longer sing. They are not to be “put on the shelf.” They just go to another function or gift. Maybe it’s prayer, or some other productive gift.

One of the greatest gifts needed in the Body of Christ is an encourager. As Joshus became the leader of the children of Israel God knew he would face trials. God said to the people, in Deuteronomy 3:28, “But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you will see.”

As others become involved in their gifting it is important that the “old guard” encourage them.
Encourage means to “put courage in.”

Let’s not be prideful or embarrassed to allow others to step into roles that we occupied. Also, let’s not stand back and watch; let’s be encouragers.