"The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." (Psalm 103:19) Almost everything that God has created does His will completely, without hesitation. Birds fly, fish swim, the sun gives forth its heat. Rain falls, waves wash up on beaches, and streams flow. Even the angels, "who excel in strength... do His word." (Ps. 103:20 NKJV) The only parts of the creation who rebel and disobey God are humans... and demons.
On another note, I was first exposed to the ascension gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11 four decades ago. Using the building analogy of Paul the apostle beginning in 1 Corinthians 3:10 one could potentially understand the nature of these gifts in the following way. The kingdom of God is like a building and all believers are working to construct it. The evangelist recruits more workers. The teacher instructs them how to build. The pastor concerns himself with morale, with the injured and the weary. The prophet knows the biblical specifications, points out if the workers deviate from it. The apostle presents the grand vision for the building, and helps the different foremen (elders) to work together. The deacons insure that all the necessary materials are ready for construction. Everyone encourages one another in the project.
Would appreciate prayer from readers in ongoing efforts to learn Portuguese.
"You are my portion, o Lord." ( Ps. 119:57a)
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