God is the Creator of all things, and within His Kingdom design, He has crafted a blueprint for your success. He has placed within you the ability to flourish not for self-glorification, but to advance His Kingdom purposes.
You were designed to be fully sustainable, highly functional, and spiritually effective through the varied gifts and talents He entrusted to you.
[10] Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
Our Multifaceted God
[10] So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
The word “manifold” in this passage speaks of diverse, intricate, many-colored wisdom. God’s extraordinary plan of salvation is reflected in the Church’s design of a multi-dimensional, beautifully diverse Body of believers. Just as God is multifaceted, you are designed to be capable of operating in various roles, talents, and assignments.
Although we have various gifts, they must be perfected and streamlined to prevent confusion or feeling scattered.
Being multifaceted means we have many different sides, aspects, and talents where a person can function in various roles without being one-dimensional. For example, as women, we can operate in our roles as a mother, wife, friend, and more while still knowing who we are in Christ.
Some other terms that describe being multifaceted are:
- Accomplished
- Adaptable
- Resourceful
- Gifted
- Many-sided
The Proverbs 31 woman exemplifies this design as a wife, mother, business owner, and intercessor. Although she wore different roles scripture says she is someone who delighted in her work.
We can delight in our Multifaceted nature as well but we must keep in mind that every gift, talent, and resource God has given us must be streamlined for the edification of the Body and to advance God’s Kingdom.
God’s Kingdom is Simple and Strategic
2 Corinthians 11:3 KJV
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Simplicity is at the heart of God’s Kingdom design. Confusion and overthinking often stem from a carnal mind in need of renewal. Daily meditation on God’s Word and time in His presence aligns our minds with God’s clear and strategic thoughts which helps us to know which gift he’s perfecting within us at any given time.
The Body of Christ: A Spiritual System
A system is an organized, interconnected collection of parts working toward a unified goal.
When God created the earth, He established systems that still function flawlessly today:
- The sun rises and sets at His command.
- The stars appear in their appointed times.
- Nature flows in perfect order.
Likewise, the Body of Christ is a spiritual system. Its members come from diverse nations and languages. Still, we are united with one purpose: to glorify God.
We must strengthen our spiritual lives to keep our spiritual system pure and open to pure communication and fellowship with God. When we enter prayer, fasting, worship, and the Word of God into our lives, the output should be:
- Fruitfulness
- Transformation
- Christlike character
- Kingdom productivity
As God’s creation (systems), these are the things that bring opposition. Have you ever set aside time to fast, pray, and fully focus on Jesus, only to face relentless distractions? If so, I’m sure you’ve experienced the demonic oppositions assigned to distract you from accomplishing your God given task that’s because your obedience brings warfare.
Obedience brings Opposition
Nehemiah 4:1 AMP
But when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became furious, completely enraged, and he ridiculed the Jews.
Opposition will arise when you obey God and focus on the task he’s given you. Satan despises restoration, Godly order, and obedience. He will send distractions, conspiracies, and chaos to derail your progress.
In Nehemiah 4, we see a powerful example of a man of God. He built a system of defense and communication. He did this to finish his God-given assignment. Despite the ridicule and demonic plots, Nehemiah stayed the course.
Nehemiah’s success hinged not just on strategy, but on effective communication. In God’s kingdom, communication is key. We must stay in constant communication (prayer) with God. In the Body of Christ, communicating effectively and remaining united as believers is also important. When we work together with a heart to build, the enemy’s plans are frustrated, and God Himself fights for us. When we properly communicate, we can:
- Build authentic, Godly relationships.
- Strengthen unity.
- Silence confusion and dismantle the enemy’s lies.
When we stand guard for each other, share knowledge, and communicate clearly, the Body of Christ becomes a fully connected system that can’t be easily shaken.
Let’s guard against Satan, pray without ceasing, and unify in Christ to finish our God-given tasks. Let’s pray to use our varied gifts and talents to build up and edify the body of Christ.
Prayer Points (Inspired by Nehemiah 4)
1. Pray for Restoration
Ask God to restore every broken area in your life and soul.
2. Pray for a Heart to Work
Ask for a heart of commitment to build with excellence and unity in the Body of Christ.
3. Pray Against Evil Conspiracies
Cancel every demonic plot and source of confusion in your life and local church.
4. Pray for Strategic Systems
Ask God for wisdom to build streamlined, sustainable systems in your church and home.
5. Pray for Effective Communication
Pray to strengthen open, honest communication in your family, ministry, and partnerships.
6. Pray for Focused Daily Work
Seek God’s instruction each day and trust Him with the building process.
You are a vital part of God’s system. Let’s rise, streamline our gifts, and build together in unity. The Kingdom needs what you carry. Every role matters. Every gift counts.
[3] Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
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