Our Scripture reading today is 1 Timothy 1:12, "And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;"
The Apostle Paul knew just how gracious God had been to him. Not only had God saved him, but God had a special calling on Paul's life. While there will never be another Paul, your life is just as important. The same salvation that was provided for Paul has been provided for you. There is a perfect will that God has for your life. Our salvation is not the end but it is the beginning. God saved us unto good works. What a privilege we have to be a part of the ministry. On the flip side of the coin, it saddens me to see so many Christians who have many other gods in their life that the ministry God has for them may never be realized. This means their ability to bring God glory has been limited and in some cases completely done away with.
It is time for the people of God to show their thanksgiving to God by dying to self and living for Him.