Scripture: Ephesians 4:11–12 “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service.”Christ gives gifts to His body.Ephesians 4 names apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. These gifts are not given so people can feel important. They are given to equip God’s people for works of service, so the body of Christ may be built up.This is the heart of APEST collaboration.Apostolic people help the group move forward in mission and Kingdom expansion. Prophetic people help the group listen for God’s truth, justice, correction, and direction. Evangelistic people help the group stay open to those who do not yet know Jesus. Shepherding people help the group experience care, safety, and love. Teaching people help the group understand Scripture and live in God’s truth.Each gift brings something important. Each gift also needs the others.A Klēsia group becomes stronger when different gifts work together, not compete with one another. The goal is not to build a team of identical people. The goal is to build a team where different strengths serve one shared vision.Today, thank God for the variety of gifts in His body.Reflection questions:<ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); list-style-type: decimal; font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Which APEST gifts do I most naturally recognise in myself or others?</li><li aria-level="1" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); list-style-type: decimal; font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">How could different gifts strengthen a Klēsia group?</li></ol>Prayer: Jesus, thank You for giving different gifts to build up Your people. Help us honour each gift and collaborate for the sake of Your body and mission. Amen.

Each gift brings something important. Each gift also needs the others.

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