Today’s Manna!
Scripture: Ephesians 3:7
Imagine a sculptor chipping away at a rough stone, slowly revealing the stunning figure veiled within. That’s how God shapes us, transforming our rough edges into vessels of His purpose. Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, experienced this transformation firsthand, becoming a cornerstone of God’s plan. In Ephesians 3:7, he declares, “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.”
Paul’s call wasn’t a mere suggestion; it was a divine earthquake, shattering his old life and revealing a breath-taking purpose. He became a servant of this gospel, entrusted with spreading the Good News like wildfire. This echoes Jesus’ own words in Matthew 28:19: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (NIV)
But Paul knew he wasn’t chosen because of his own merit. He was a “lesser apostle” (1 Corinthians 15:9), humbled by the magnitude of the gift entrusted to him. He writes in 1 Timothy 1:12-14, “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But mercy was shown me so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus could display his immeasurable patience as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.” (NIV)
His words hold a mirror to our own hearts. Are we surprised by God’s grace, humbled by His choosing us for such a divine mission? Or do we approach the gospel with lukewarm indifference?
Remember, you are a chosen star, shining with the light of the gospel. Go forth and illuminate the world!
Like Paul, we are called to be ministers of grace, sharing the map of hope with those around us. We can live out Matthew 5:14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (NIV)
Let’s step out of the shadows, embrace the gift of the gospel, and become the constellations God meant us to be. Let our lives, big or small, shine with the light that can guide others home.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for the surprise of your grace and the wonder of your calling. Grant me the courage and humility to be a minister of your love, to share the gospel with a heart overflowing with your wonder. Help me see the constellations waiting to be lit, the stories waiting to be touched by your light. Guide me, empower me, and use me to bring Your light to the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Remember, you are a chosen star, shining with the light of the gospel. Go forth and illuminate the world!
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