"But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 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: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Today's quote relates that those of us who make up the membership of Christ's Church are each unique in our ability to serve the Lord. As Paul said, some are evangelists and some are prophets or pastors.
This lesson teaches us that, although we might be weak as individuals, together in the Church we can make up a strong and impenetrable force against the servants of Satan who will attempt to distort or destroy the effect of God's message of eternal salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus.
It behooves us all to remember that the true Christian Church is the beloved and cherished bride of Christ and that those whom have place their faith in Jesus Christ are God's chosen people. ~
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