Who are we in Christ Jesus

Ephesians 4:8   “This is why it says: When he ascended on high,
he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”

It is time to consider “Who we really are?” Not just in our own minds, but in the mind of the most important one in our lives, Christ Jesus and our awesome God. 

We have all been given gifts; in the verse above, it is clearly stated.  We are HIS people and we have all been given gifts.  The more we use them, the more we shall be given.  This is written about in the parable about the talents, (Matthew 25: 14-30).  This is not just a parable, it is true today.  To illustrate this there is an old saying: “if you want to get something done quickly, just ask a busy person to do it!”

In Christ, we need to get busy using our talents.  It is too easy to opt out and say “I don’t have the time to read my bible, I don’t have the time to go to Church. I don’t have the time to talk to fellow Christians. I don’t have the time to pray every day. I don’t have time to help others.”  We all have 24 hours in each day.  None are given more and none less.

Let us not be those people who say that we are too busy.  Let us set aside time each and every day for Christ and for our Father God.   We need to communicate with God.  The best way to do this is to withdraw from company and go somewhere by yourself and talk to God and to read His word.  He will listen and if you listen, you will hear Him talking to you.

Start or end your day with a prayer with your loved ones and if you can, read your bible as you do this. 

The gifts we have all been given must be used and through these we glorify our God.   As you draw closer to God, you will quickly see your gifts.  God will show you where you can use them.

Prayer: Dear God, awesome Father, please help me to set aside time every single day.  To talk to you, to read your word, to use my gifts.  Father I really want a good relationship with you and humbly ask that you open my heart and show me where I can spend more time with you and in your service.  I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, who fills the universe with His love and his light.  Amen.

Stay Blessed.