This is the confidence that we have through Christ in the presence of God. It isn’t that we ourselves are qualified to claim that anything came from us. No, our qualification is from God. He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not based on what is written but on the Spirit, because what is written kills, but the Spirit gives life. The ministry that brought death was carved in letters on stone tablets. It came with such glory that the Israelites couldn’t look for long at Moses’ face because his face was shining with glory, even though it was a fading glory. Won’t the ministry of the Spirit be much more glorious? If the ministry that brought condemnation has glory, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness? In fact, what was glorious isn’t glorious now, because of the glory that is brighter. If the glory that fades away was glorious, how much more glorious is the one that lasts! (2 Corinthians 3:4-11, CEB)
We are qualified for ministry because God gave us the qualifications to do what needed to be done. It is not our own doing, and God gets all the credit.
And because of this, it is something that will last for all time. The Holy Spirit will work in and through us to do the will of God in this place and time.
We get the honor of tagging along for the ride and seeing what happens through us.
Enjoy the ride, and know it will be memorable.
Love like Jesus.
Loving People. Loving God.
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