"Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you”- Psalm 63:3 (NIV).
In Mombasa, Kenya, one of the most visited tourist site, is Fort Jesus. Built in 1596 by the Portuguese, it still stands as a mighty and impenetrable fortress. Since it was raised there have been over 9 attempts of a certain power to take control of it. The Portuguese, Omanis and then the British have all fought at one point to take possession of Fort Jesus.
In the olden days houses around seacoast were largely built of stone, like Fort Jesus, such that when waves would hit they stood firm. Our faith in the Lord must also rise above all, just like Fort Jesus which has stood for over four centuries. If our faith is tossed by waves, then our anchor should be firmly in the Lord. As Lamentations 3:22-23 says “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is the faithfulness."
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I clothe myself in your steadfast love, rising above waves, like a fortress, this I pray in Jesus’s name.
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19/05/2024 - 20/05/2024 All day“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its part were many they form one body” (2 Cor 12:12)
In the body of Christ every believer has a gift that contributes to making the church whole. There are those who are gifted at intercessory prayers. Others have been called to a pulpit ministry. Then there are those gifted at leading worship and praises. Some others have the gift of care and empathy. The gifts in the church are indeed endless.
One way to know your gift is being able to reflect on what burdens you most. For example, if you have a great feeling for people who are going through tribulations and need comfort then most probably yours is a gift of empathy and care. There are those with a burden to share the truth and theirs is the gift of teaching the Word.
When God gives us gift he also enables us. For example, one who has been gifted with praising and worshipping by singing would naturally have a way with his tongue. That one gifted with preaching has the talent to move listeners with words. God gives us gifts to build the body of believers.Do you know your gift? If so, how are you using it for the building of the church of Christ?
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that you enable me use the gifts you have given me for the building of the church,
this I pray in Jesus’ name.
