1 Corinthians 14:3–4 (ESV)
On the other hand, the one who prophesies
speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up
himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
Good morning Zebras,
I am so excited about what God is letting me
do. After years of narrowing my field of
ministry to sitting at His feet and speaking He is finally allowing me to go
and serve in the ministries at my local church.
Only a person who has been prevented from working in ministry can really
appreciate what a privilege it is to serve God.
Years ago people told me that I had changed
from a Bible teacher to a prophet, which felt as weird as it sounds. Prophets are old dead guys who run around
predicting the coming judgment of God.
They are really not anyone you want to be. But prophets are also the encouragers. They speak to people to encourage them and
build them up.
After five years of learning, learning,
learning, I finally feel equipped to go and do what God has gifted me to
do-encourage, starting at my home church with the people who have the vision
for youth, Awana, women’s ministry and community outreach.
I know from personal experience how encouraging
it is to have someone come alongside and say “I believe in your vision and I would
like to help you do what God is telling you to do.” I am thrilled I finally get the chance to do
that for someone else.
God’s church needs encouragement and I am so
excited that is the ministry God has given me to do.
Have a great Sunday little zebras loving and
encouraging others.
Love,
Jill
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