The Shepherd Loves the Sheep
The gifts of Jesus to the church are gifts of ministersapostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But as Paul revealed here, all of these ministers have the same ministry. That ministry is “equipping.” Now, that equipping ministry manifests in differing ways among those five offices, but they all are given to produce the same outcome: to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to edify (or strengthen) the body of Christ.
Excerpted from The Blessed Church by Robert Morris
Daily Reflection: In what way has Christ equipped you for His ministry?