Help Strengthen Another's Faith

We must be the hands and feet of our Creator and use the gifts he has given as we go about loving a world that is broken.

God has freely given talents and ability, so we are able to help meet the needs of the body of believers.

Paul wrote to the church of God in Corinth, "Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed." (1 Corinthians 1:7 NIV).

Don't let needs go ignored. Pray to our father through his glorious son, Jesus, to be able to use the gifts he has given you to strengthen others faith.

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." (Romans 12:6-8 NIV).

You will experience great joy as you discover your gifts and use them to build up others faith. When you have run across someone that needs help to keep an even keel, ask God what you can do for this person. Don't worry about what gift you possess or that you may not have the right gift. Pray that you may help. God will work through you giving you the gift you need.

Jump out of bed in the morning with the desire to strengthen another's faith. Most take the path of least resistance. Don't be like most people. Be different. There are lots of ordinary people already.

I can't think of anything more exciting or rewarding than helping the Lord of the heavens. Join me in the pursuit to battle evil and gain back God's kingdom. You know how you feel when your heart has been broken. Imagine how God must feel when he sees us not helping. He knows we have the ability. He gave it to us.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3 NIV). We are told in (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV), "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."

Let the angels in heaven sing so sweetly as you pray that you want to help strenghthen the faith of others. The choice whether to be on God's team is yours. This is a decision you have to make.

"...if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." (Joshua 24:15 NIV).

Rick Hawbaker

'Serving our King'