Which other scriptures emphasize God equipping believers for His purposes? Hebrews 13:21 — Our Foundation “[May the God of peace] … equip you with every good thing to do His will, and may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” God Himself supplies all we need, then works within us so the job actually gets done. Everything that follows echoes this same truth. --- Equipping Through Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 — “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.” - 2 Peter 1:3 — “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” --- Equipping Through Calling and Preparation - Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:24 — “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” --- Equipping Through Ministry Gifts - Ephesians 4:11-13 — “He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ…” - 1 Peter 4:10-11 — “As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another…with the strength God provides.” --- Equipping Through Inner Empowerment - Philippians 2:13 — “For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.” - Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” - Ephesians 3:20 — “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” --- Equipping Through Abundant Provision - 2 Corinthians 9:8 — “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” --- Equipping Through Spiritual Armor - Ephesians 6:10-11 — “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.” --- Old-Testament Snapshots of God Equipping - Exodus 31:3 — “I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship.” - Psalm 144:1 — “Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” --- Living Out the Equipping - Every good work God assigns comes packaged with the power, skills, and resources to carry it out. - Our role is responsive: stay in His Word, receive His gifts, rely on His strength, and step forward in confidence. - The same God who equips also “accomplishes in us what is pleasing in His sight” (Hebrews 13:21), ensuring His purposes never fall short. |
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