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 brethen 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 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.
further study: Mark 16:20; Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Hebrews 2:4
: Acts 4:32-5:1-11 2 Chronicles 20-22
: 2 Corinthians 3:11-18 Songs Of Solomon 7-8
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