Acts 20:32 "Now I'm turning you over to God, our marvelous God whose gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need in this community of holy friends. The Message (MSG)
In this passage the apostle Paul is saying goodbye to the Ephesian believers. He had spent a good deal of time there pouring out his heart to them in ministry. Today's verse serves as a reminder to us that ultimately it is God's gracious Word the works in us, transforms us into what He wants us to be. No teacher or earthly leader can take the place of God and His Word.
For years the Army's slogan was "be all that you can be". As a Christian we need to come to realize that no one, apart from God Himself, the work of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit dwelling in us can truly make us who we are intended to be in this life. Paul also tells the Ephesians and us to have confidence that God will provide us with all that we need in the body of Christ, the church, those who He has called and set apart.
John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. English Standard Version (ESV)
As we go through this life may we grow into who and what He wants us to be, we will do so by trusting in Jesus and being dependent on His word.
Through it all,
through it all,
I've learned to trust in Jesus,
I've learned to trust in God.
Through it all,
through it all,
I've learned to depend upon His Word. (Through it All - Andrae Crouch)
through it all,
I've learned to trust in Jesus,
I've learned to trust in God.
Through it all,
through it all,
I've learned to depend upon His Word. (Through it All - Andrae Crouch)
Acts 20:29-32
English Standard Version (ESV) 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 andfrom among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. 32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able tobuild you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Acts 20:29-32
English Standard Version (ESV)
29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 andfrom among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. 32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able tobuild you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
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