that is given to us, whether pr ophecy , l et us prophesy according to the proportion of faith” (Romans 12 :6). In these verses (12:3-8) Paul gives to us the constitution of service. In the opening two verses of Romans 12, favorites of many Christians, the Apostle states the preamble to service; and in verses 9 through 21 he gives the amendments of C h r i s t i a n s e r v i c e . E ve r y constitution needs a preamble, or premise, to rest upon. So the constitution for Christian service is based upon a sacrificial relationship between the earnest believer and His God. All of this is the divine enablement which is provided for the Christian in the sphere of
God’s grace. We should observe that these are gifts which are truly given. They are not merited; they are not rewards; and they are not sought after. They are sovereignly bestowed as God wills. Paul had written to the Corinthians: “ But all these worketh that one and the very same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He w ill” (I Corinthians 12:11). One more major passage remains in which Paul dealt with serving grace. “ But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ” (Ephesians 4 :7 ). Paul is not just writing about saving grace. His subject is serving grace. He is telling how God plans to get His work done on this earth. This
Ron Hafer (left) registering students for Christian Service assignments.
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