The Most Excellent Way: Right Person, Right Place, Right Time
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME – We serve according to our God-given giftedness.
TEXT – Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:10
1. God gives gifts.
- Romans 12:6-8
- 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
2. Gifts build up the body.
- Ephesians 4:7, 11-13
- 1 Peter 4:10
- Mark 10:43-45
3. Gifts determine service.
- Right person, right place, right time.
- “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~ Frederick Buechner
NEXT STEPS
- Ask Jesus, what is my gift?
- Ask Jesus, what is my calling?
JOURNAL – What is my gift? What is my calling (place and time)?
REFLECTION
- Administration
- Being an apostle
- Craftsmanship
- Discernment
- Encouragement
- Evangelism
- Exhortation
- Faith
- Giving
- Healing
- Helps
- Hospitality
- Interpreting tongues
- Knowledge
- Leadership
- Mercy
- Music
- Prayer
- Prophecy
- Serving
- Shepherding
- Speaking in tongues
- Teaching
- Wisdom
- Worship leading
PRAYER
Dear Lord,
Thank You for loving me and for giving me life and breath. You know my heart, and You know that I want to use the gifts You have given me to honor you and build up others.
Lord, I am asking You to show me where You want me to serve. Open my eyes to see the needs around me, and open my ears to hear Your voice. Clear away confusion or doubt, and direct me to the specific people, places, or ministries where I can make a difference. Give me courage to step out when You open a door. Shape my heart to be a true servant, humble and willing to follow.
In Jesus name, Amen
