Bigger and Better

Bigger and Better

The new year has begun and as always, the Lord is at work. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we have been made new in Christ so that we can do the good things he has planned for us long ago. Before the world began, God was working his plan, and now many years later, he is still working out that plan. Let's continue to pray for God's plan to be accomplished, perfectly, completely, and consistently, all of our days.

What is God's plan? The previous two verses make it clear. Ephesians 2:8-9 read, For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so no one can boast. His plan is that we would receive his saving grace by faith, and then to become his testimonies to others about that saving grace.

God's plan is simple. It is to make his family bigger and better. Quantity and quality. More people in Christ and more Christ in people. God is unchanging, yet he is not stagnant. Although he remains the same forevermore, he is also fresh and life-giving at the same time. When we determine to follow his plan, we will find ourselves growing bigger and better.

Bigger faith, bigger vision, bigger prayers. Better character, better dreams, better goals. That's what Empower NBCA School of Ministry is all about. Helping people to grow bigger and better through discovering and navigating the wonderful plan of God.