For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some
spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (Romans
1:11).
Hosea 12:13 tells us that “…by a prophet the LORD
brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was
he preserved.” Notice, He didn’t say, “…by an angel,” but
“…by a prophet.” God preserves or establishes His people
through His servants; His chosen and anointed ministers. He
equips them and sends them to those He wants to bless.
Ephesians 4:11-12 says, “And he gave some, apostles; and
some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors
and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of
the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”
This lets us know why Paul could affirm boldly in his
letter to the believers in Rome, “…I long to see you, that I
may impart unto you some spiritual gift to the end ye may be
established” (Romans 1:11). He knew he was a custodian of
divine verities; he knew he had something to give.
One of the reasons there’re weak Christians today is
that they never received any spiritual impartation. Read again,
the reason Paul said he wanted to impart some spiritual gifts
to the brethren in Rome; it was so they might be established.
Through the ministry of the Word, and impartation of the
Spirit, God’s people are strengthened and established on the
truth.
1 Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom of God
is not in word, but in power.” The Gospel is more than
mere words; its power must be demonstrated. Paul said in 1
Corinthians 2:4, “And my speech and my preaching was not
Equipped For The Mandate with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration
of the Spirit and of power.” So, as Christians, and as ministers
of the Gospel, we have something with which to bless and
transform our world. We’re dispensers of God’s blessings.
God has endowed you with grace and special abilities
according to His own will, and according to His calling on
your life. He’s equipped you for what He called you to do.
You have what it takes. Therefore, do something with what
you have. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure
in earthen vessels….” Do something with the anointing; in
ministering to others, do so in the power of the Holy Ghost!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for
giving me a perfect heart that
responds to your Word. As I
receive your Word, my heart is
imparted with spiritual gifts and
I’m duly equipped to do great
exploits through the Gospel of
Christ, to your praise and glory, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Acts 4:32-5:1-11
2 Chronicles
20-22
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians
3:11-18
Songs of
Solomon 7-8 FURTHER STUDY:
Mark 16:20
Acts 10:38
2 Corinthians 3:6
Hebrews 2:4