Absorbing God’s Word
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12
Applying God’s Word
I spent three years on a submarine called “The USS Sea Cat”. The communication capabilities back then were antiquated compared to now, which meant I had to memorize the coded alphabet to send and/or receive messages.
Example: M– O −−− R ·−· S ··· E · C −·−· O −−− D −·· E ·
I had to learn to type, therefore, I spent hours listening to coded messages, typing them and sending them. It became second nature for me. I wasn’t real fast, but could receive and send about 40 words per minute.
God has blessed me with a number of gifts that serve His people. Looking back though, I realize that God also equipped me for works of service to His people through the simple gift of typing.
Accounting of God’s Word
What has God equipped me with for works of service?