INTRODUCTION

At first thought, it may be difficult to conceive the idea that believers can minister unto the Lord, but the pages of God’s word declare that it is possible. In a sense, ministering to the Lord is done by fulfilling the ministry of the word, the ministry of reconciliation, and the ministry of the saints. On a very basic level, ministering to the Lord is accomplished when believers do anything that gives unto God the praise and honour that He is due. In Acts 13, the believers "ministered unto the Lord" and though the passage does not give specifics on what this entails, an understanding of the previously mentioned ministries sheds light on their efforts.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children)  One way we can minister to the Lord is to thank Him often (Hebrews 13:15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
  See All...) for what He is: powerful (Psalm 62:11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
  See All...), holy (Psalm 99:9Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
  See All...), great (Psalm 104:1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
  See All...), good (Psalm 107:1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
  See All...), the only God (Isaiah 45:5I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
  See All...a), and true (John 3:33He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.
  See All...).
• What are some ways in which you can minister unto the Lord? What are some things that would indicate God’s worth to you? How could prayer, giving, and praise be considered ministry?
• Do you want the Lord to use you to do greater things for Him? What are you doing to minister to Him right now? What happened when the believers ministered to Him in Acts 13?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to teach you how to minister unto Him.
• Ask God to help you submit to His will for your life.

HYMN

Come, Thou Fount

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