Daily Devotions
Ephesians
"For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ."
Text: Ephesians 4:12
THE EQUIPPING OF THE SAINTS
The word “equip” (“katartismon”) was well chosen. This word suggests that every believer needs to be equipped for life and ministry. The verbal form of this word “equip” offers much illumination:-
1. Repairing work
Sometimes, equipping involves “repair”. This word is used to describe fishing nets being repaired.
2. Outfitting work
This word can also be used to speak of outfitting an expedition. Whatever it takes to outfit or equip would be undertaken.
3. Training work
This word can also be used to refer to a training process. The process of discipleship is one such work. The teacher’s task is to train and equip the believer to find great faith along the way.
AN EXAMPLE OF AN EQUIPPING PROGRAM
The apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers have one major common task. Their ultimate goal is to equip the saints. A basic equipping program may be run along the following lines:-