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Do You Have the Right Equipment?

May the God of peace, who brought back the great shepherd of the sheep, our LORD Jesus, from the dead by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with every good thing to do his will, by developing in us what pleases him through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory forever and always.

—Hebrews 13:20-21

Whenever you start a new task or a new job, it’s always a good idea to check to be sure you have what you need to get the job done.

Our work for God is somewhat similar. He calls us and then he equips us to get the job done. We don’t always know what we’ll need so we have to rely on him for the proper equipment.

You don’t know where you’ll be or who you might be with when you suddenly realize a tool is missing, something that might have helped you be more effective. Perhaps you need more experience with a certain kind of person, so that you know how to handle people like that in the future. It’s all about learning.

As St. Augustine said, “Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.”

Continue to add spiritual tools so that you can do good to those who cross your path.

When those things happen, you need to be prepared. May God continue to keep your toolbox full.

RENEWED FOR A PURPOSE

Lord, only you know the people I’ll meet and what kind of information I’ll need to be an effective witness for you. Please guide me and equip me as only you can so I’m always ready to do good. Amen.