Epiphany

January 17, 2020

Scripture Reading:
1 Corinthians 1:1-9

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind— just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you— so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. –1 Corinthians 1:4-9

How do we take fullest advantage of the gift of enrichment through Jesus Christ and how do we enable our siblings in Christ to use fully their gifts toward the purpose of growing and expanding the Kingdom of God? When we hear the word “enrich” most of us think of increasing financial wealth and providing financial support for the advancement of the faith is important. We are also called to develop knowledge of the faith, to grow spiritually, to add value through Christ to everything we attempt, and to share the love of God to and with all God’s children throughout the earth.

Living a purpose-filled life in Christ is the greatest challenge we will ever face if and when we fully take advantage of the enrichments with which we are already endowed and the greatest source of hope, peace, love, and Joy we will ever know.

Prayer: Lord help each of us see the gifts in ourselves as well as each other and help us follow your example as we seek to enrich all your children in love. Amen.

All scriptures are quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights are reserved.