Scripture: 1st Corinthians 1:5-7
…for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind—just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you—so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thought for the Day: One of the great concerns I have for the church in 2017 is what I call: The Deficiency Dilemma. Individual churches are in a constant state of concern over what they do not have and miss what they do have. Paul speaks about the church in Corinth as not lacking when it comes to spiritual gifts. Does this mean they have every spiritual gift imaginable? Does this mean they have everything they think they need? Probably not, yet maybe they have everything God believes they need. Of course, some of those gifts may still necessitate encouragement; some of those gifts may still need refining; some of those gifts may still require discernment. This is where the community needs to work together, but instead of falling into the Deficiency Dilemma, let us be a people of Soulful Sufficiency.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for all you have given. Thank you, Lord, for all the amazing gifts within our church – gifts claimed and those still being explored. Amen.
Wednesday Evening
Children, Youth, Adults
Study and Dance
