Posts with the tag “responsibility”

Courage for the Next Season Joshua 1:1–6 (NLT) After Moses’ death, God speaks to Joshua and tells him it is time to lead the people forward into the land He promised. Again and again, God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous. Devotional: Joshua was stepping into a new season he had never led before. Moses was gone.  Read More

Faithful With What God Gave You Matthew 25:14–30 (NLT) “The servant who had received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more... The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.’” Devotional Thoughts: In Jesus’ parable, a master entrusts resources to three servants before leaving on a journey.  Read More

Equipped to Serve Ephesians 4:11–12 (NLT) “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Devotional Thoughts: Paul reminds us that church leadership was never meant to do all the ministry.  Read More

Devotional Romans 12:6–8 (NLT) “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well... If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well... If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.”  Read More