Enriched!

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Enriched!

1 Corinthians 1:4-5 “I always thank God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in Him you have been enriched in every way – in all your speaking and in all your knowledge – because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.”
 
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There comes a time in most peoples’ lives when they feel inadequate for a task. Whether it be a new job, a difficult class, or an uncomfortable relationship, the tentacles of ineptitude wrap around the mind and cause even the most confident to doubt their ability to perform. Even in the Christian’s life Satan can use this emotion to catch us unaware and paralyze us from doing what God has called us to.

There are many believers who don’t tell others about their faith because they feel they are not equipped.  “I don’t know what to say,” or “I don’t have enough Bible knowledge,” is often the excuse. What an encouragement it is to read that in Christ we have been “enriched” in every way!  Consider the truth of these words and be reminded that God can take the weakest of vessels and use them for His glory. In grace He has “enriched” us so that we have everything necessary to accomplish His will.
The dictionary defines enrich as “To supply with riches, wealth, abundant or valuable possessions; to supply with abundance of anything desirable; to add greater value or significance to.”
Don’t you just love the thought that God supplies you with all the riches and abundant wealth that belong to Him? Just knowing and belonging to Him adds greater value and significance to our lives. Though without Him we can do nothing, with His Holy Spirit living within us we are able to do ALL things through Christ Who gives us strength.
There will be times when we feel our knowledge is limited and our words are not sufficient, but God can take our weak attempts at speaking for Him and use them powerfully in the lives of those around us. He can take a simple testimony of His grace and multiply it through the power of the Holy Spirit so that the effect on others is greater than we could ever think or imagine.
Even the Apostle Paul claimed that he did not speak with eloquence or superior wisdom. He came to the Corinthian church with weakness, fear, and much trembling. His message of Jesus was not given with wise and persuasive words, but in demonstration of the Spirit’s power so that his listener’s faith would not rest on him but on God’s power.
The next time you feel that you should speak a word for God don’t let feelings of inadequacy and fear choke out your words. Remember, in Christ you have been “enriched” with all you need for the opportunity. What you consider faltering words may just be the very message someone needs to hear to come to Jesus!

Love,

Mama

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