God's Glory Church

“I was everything to everyone, to save at least some.” — 1 Corinthians 9:22

When Mary Slessor arrived in the African settlement of Calabar in the late 1800s, she was determined to continue the missionary work of the late David Livingstone. Her first assignment was teaching at a local school; at the same time she lived in a missionary community. However, she had a desire to apply a different approach in service. So Mary did something unusual for that region: she settled among the people she served, learned the local language, assimilated their way of life, and ate their food. She even took in dozens of abandoned children. For almost forty years, Mary brought hope and the Gospel to those who needed them.

The Apostle Paul understood how important it is to be truly concerned about the needs of others. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-5, he noted that “there is a difference between the gifts… [however] the Spirit… is the same”; “there is also a difference between services, but the Lord is the same.” So, he served the people in satisfying their needs. For example, “for the weak, as weak, to buy the weak” (1 Cor. 9:22).

One church recently announced the launch of an “all abilities” service, making worship accessible to people with disabilities. This approach reflects Paul’s way of thinking, which conquers hearts and makes possible the flourishing of the Gospel in the community.

So, let’s witness our faith to others with our lives, and may God help us to introduce them to Jesus in a new way.

What unique ministry has God called you to? How will you carry out this ministry?

Dear Heavenly Father, please give me the wisdom to find the right way to help others.

Author: David Brenon