1 Corinthians 1 - 2.28.23

Scripture

I Corinthians 1:7

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

Observation

You are not lacking – you have already been given the spiritual resources you need to fulfill your calling!

Understanding

Do you struggle with feeling that you’re not “spiritual” enough or mature enough in your walk with Jesus to step out and pray for needs of others? Are you scared to share the Good News that Jesus loves them and wants to have relationship with them? Sometimes we think if we were just a little more spiritually mature, then God would work through us. That’s because we are focusing on ourselves instead of the greatness of God. I think we are trying to earn the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We can never be good enough or wise enough or holy enough! But you know what? It doesn’t matter that I’m not good enough because HE IS! If he has called you, then he has equipped you and you need to step out and believe it!

Hebrews 13:21 May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

 Life Application

Jesus, thank you for the reminder today that I will never be good enough for you to use me. But you are good and you are wise and you are holy. Help me to walk in the knowledge that you have called me and you have equipped me to do your work.

- Debbie Dunn