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Daily Bread

Called

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Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them.      — Romans 12:6

In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ability to take charge and stay calm in a crisis were used to encourage fellow believer Todd Beamer in the last moments of his life.

She didn’t ask to be used that way. But God saw a woman who was available and matched her with someone who was in need. Lisa now shares her story with whomever she can to encourage believers to always be ready to serve.

Not only has God given us natural abilities. He also equips every believer with spiritual gifts for the purpose of ministry. God doesn’t use the unwilling — He won’t force us to serve Him. His part is to equip us (Eph. 4:11-13) and empower and prepare us for service. Our part is to be faithful and available and aware of opportunities to use our gifts (Rom. 12:6).

When you feel impelled to help fill a need, when you are inwardly driven to serve — listen to those thoughts. You don’t want to miss God’s call.      — Cindy Hess Kasper

In gladness I go forth each day

Expectantly to serve and claim

The happiness that service gives

When freely rendered in God’s name.   — Anon.

 

READ: Romans 12:3-8

God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary work.

The Bible in one year:

• Isaiah 31-33

• Proverbs 25:1-14

BUT GOD

CINDY HESS KASPER

EPH

GOD

IN SEPTEMBER

LISA

LISA JEFFERSON

TODD BEAMER

UNITED FLIGHT

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