Tuesday; November 26
When we think about the diversity of spiritual ministries we often conjure up a thought written by the Apostle Paul who told the early Christians in Ephesus, “ And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ ...” (Ephesians 4:11-12). While there is no debating that individuals who fit these descriptions are ministers of God, have we ever thought that this might not be an exhaustive list? In fact, this might just be the beginning of job descriptions that can be used to promote the cause of Christ. What about nurses – can Christian nurses help heal people’s bodies and souls at the same time? How about police officers – can they enforce the laws that keep us safe as well as lay the foundation for justice and mercy in their walk with God? Have you ever thought about professors – not only do they prepare our young pe