Today’s Scripture: Romans 12-16

And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. – 2 Timothy 2:2

In Romans 15:14, Paul described a laborer this way: “I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.” He begins with goodness, or Christian character. Back in Romans 13:13-14, Paul spoke of some things that destroy character–drunkenness, immorality, dissension, jealousy. As the antidote to these spiritual poisons, he says simply, “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Then Paul speaks of being filled with knowledge. As laborers, we must saturate our hearts and minds with the Word of God. We must study it, memorize it, and live it. And finally, a laborer must be able to teach another person–to lead that person to Christ and then come alongside and encourage that new believer in the joys and struggles of daily life.

Are you a laborer? Are you developing in Christian character? Are you growing in knowledge of the Word of God? Are you learning to teach others and help them grow in their faith? The crying need today is for people–laborers–who are able and willing to take advantage of the spiritual opportunities all around us.

Prayer

Lord, as I abide in Your Word and Your Word abides in me, make me a fruitful laborer in the spiritual harvest for Your kingdom. Amen.

To Ponder

To be clothed with Christ, to follow Christ, to worship Christ are the keys to becoming a fruitful laborer for Christ.

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