Jobey McGinty - April 8, 2018
Trusting God for Change
We tend to elevate mentors, methods and things in a way that we think they have some special power to bring about change. But the Word tells us that God alone has the power to change us. We (and any tools we use) are just servants and instruments. The receptacle is not important, but the water it contains. This brings encouragement for us to remind us that we can trust God and His faithfulness to bring about the kind of change that only He can bring. ABOUT THIS 1 CORINTHIANS SERIES: Life is messy. Church life is messy. Every church has problems, because every church is made up of people. But God has called His people to come together to live life alongside each other and to encourage and carry each other, even amid difficult and challenging circumstances. The Apostle Paul planted a church in Corinth, Greece, and it very quickly became a church that dealt with many problems. They lacked maturity and wisdom, despite being a very gifted church. 1 Corinthians is a fatherly challenge and guide to them to help them get back on track and grow in the wisdom they need.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
