In the book, “Externally Focused Churches”, Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson write about being focused on bringing beauty to the community. More than just handing out soup or winter coats. Here is a paragraph that blessed me this morning;
“ To be a blessing to their cities, externally focused churches go way beyond traditional methodologies. Through arts, drama, and sports, they create opportunities to influence the lives of children and youth. By offering classes to the public in settings such as banks, hospitals and hotel conference rooms, they equip emerging workforces with skills necessary to thrive.”
It seems to me that equipping was a key desire of the ministry of Jesus and should be ours also. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians about equipping the saints to do the work of the ministry. That is the way true unity happens within the body. I believe God is not only interested in our survival but also our thriving. Life abundant comes in many forms. Perhaps there is something I can do today to equip someone with skills necessary to thrive.
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