Wow, here we are again, another new year. And not only another year, but now we are 2025. It seems like yesterday everyone was in a panic over Y2K. I say everyone loosely. I was not, and so many others were not. Why? Our trust is in Jesus. Now a quarter of a century has passed since then. We have faced so many other disasters, trials, hardships since the year 2000.
So how will we approach this year, 2025? I would hope with eager anticipation of what the Lord has in store for us this year. How will He use me? Where will He take me? To whom will He have me speak to? The list can go on and on. And it is NOT all about me. It is about His will, including my family, your family. We do not walk this life alone. He has placed us within a family, within a church family, within a circle of friends, and more.
Have you ever wondered why Jesus puts us with others to walk with us, when we have Him walking with us? For one thing, we are in the flesh. We still walk in the flesh. That is where our weaknesses are. But also we all do not have the same gifts, or knowledge , or experience. Therefore we rely on our brothers and sisters to help us minister to others more effectively.
“There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope at your calling — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.”
Ephesians 4:4-6 HCSB
We work together and enhance one another, we complement one another with our own gifts and strengths. And they do the same for us.
“And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.”
Ephesians 4:11-13 HCSB
The Word of God spells it out for us. I know for me, I’ve read these verses over and over. Yet I need to remind myself over and over about these verses. I need to read them over and over. And walk in these truths over and over.
This is so encouraging. Knowing we are not alone. And knowing even those that actually walked with Jesus day by day in the flesh needed reminding. There isn’t anything wrong with us. We are who God made us to be. He has enabled us in the gifts He has chosen for us. And He will use us how He intends for us to be used.
I truly hope that you all are encouraged by these words. Do not feel useless or down on yourself. Jesus has the perfect job lined up for you. Do not fret. It may even take longer than you thought. Jesus has your timeline prepared. And He is constantly perfecting it.
Start the new year of 2025 with enthusiasm and gusto. Ready to take His Word to the streets and to others. Get ready to be used by God. Amen
Thank you for this encouraging passage.
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