Grace brings us into the family, and grace also gifts us to serve the family.

Grace brings us into the family, and grace also gifts us to serve the family.
Most of us have a perception that we are vulnerable only at certain points in our lives. So much of what we do in life is designed to protect us from the fact we are actually vulnerable all the time. The reality is that to be human is to be vulnerable. It is not a question of “if”, but rather “to what degree”. Our vulnerability is something we can hide, but not something we can eliminate. Weakness, often equated with vulnerability, is not welcome. We can get to the point that we believe vulnerability is abnormal, even pathological.
As the world clamors for your giftedness, talents and expertise, God clamors for an opportunity to transform your character. He wants to heal, build trust and call out your new nature that He has placed in you through His death and resurrection.
As an elder team and as a church, we get our nourishment from the head of our body, Jesus Christ. Our greatest desire is for Jesus to be given opportunities to lead, nurture and shepherd His church.
As a co-heir in Jesus Christ, the Word of God says that you have been saved, you are being saved (leading to godliness) and you will be saved. Your salvation will be complete. As you navigate the challenging circumstances of your life, Jesus’ blessing on your life is this: grace and peace!