It seems a true classic disqualifies itself from being sedate and unnoticed, even as background music. In my teenage ignorance, I had mistaken limp elevator music for powerful, time-tested music. That banquet experience proved that they are oceans apart. As Apostolics, we claim heritage to the classic gospel that Jesus taught and Paul shared throughout the Roman Empire. This gospel is not a toothless revelation reinforcing man s carnal nature, but a fierce truth that challenges our spiritual temperament.
True power derives from fusing natural abilities with wise direction toward a distinct goal.
Our spiritual strength comes from our natural talents set under the direction of the Holy Spirit toward achieving the Biblically-based goals of reaching the lost, discipling new saints, and steadily growing stronger in God. To ignore or dilute these strengths through sloth or half-hearted commitment is to offer an ignorant world an elevator gospel. To accept this power is to live a life of joy and accomplishment knowing that labors in the kingdom of God are never in vain. If you would like to receive a new devotional thought every weekday, subscribe to Deepening Thought. The ministry is great for all ages and backgrounds.