Colossians 1:25 (ESV Strong's)
of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,
Subject: God's Word/Preaching
Paul was given a ministry. He was to be a steward over the distribution of God's Word. He didn't see his mission as a career, or a professional position. He saw his role in the Kingdom to make the Word of God clear. What a great calling. What a great privilege to be entrusted with the task of making the Word of God known. We could have great jobs by the world's standards. Yet, this is the greatest calling one could have. God put into the body those who would teach, explain and challenge us with God's Word, so that we can be perfected and grow to serve in the Body. Note this other passage from Paul's pen:
Ephesians 4:11-12 (ESV Strong's)
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
Paul had a great role in the body. We have the same obligation to make the Word of God known. It is our highest calling.
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