“No Degree Requiredâ€
By Zach Wood
Acts 4:13
So often, we are told we need certain certifications in order to do a job. Granted, you do need this and would be a great idea to have the proper certifications in order to do certain jobs that you apply for. You definitely wouldn’t want me working on an aircraft because I don’t have that training. And, you wouldn’t want me working underneath your car because I don’t have ASE certification either.
It makes sense that in order to do certain jobs that we could apply for, we would need the proper schooling, education and training. It just makes sense in order to do the job right. Sometimes, this happens in our thought process when we are sharing the love of Christ and the Gospel to others. We think we just need more education, more training and more preparation before we can really share His Word with others.
This is not to say that bible college and seminary education is wrong by any means, but sometimes we rely way too much on book knowledge and don’t just ask God to give us the words and direction we need when sharing with others. If we have Christ in our lives, we have the Holy Spirit and He will guide us and lead us in the way we need to go. I really like here how Peter and John were both unschooled and very ordinary men who were on fire and passionate about spreading the Good News. They didn’t have a college or seminary degree, they just had a love and passion for Jesus Christ. Wow, how simplified that is!
Be assured that if you love Jesus Christ and are passionate about telling others about Him, the Holy Spirit will guide and lead you. Rely always on His guidance, realizing that we not always need the proper training as we would in a normal job setting. Let God use you and the Holy Spirit move through you.
To serve God and share the Gospel, there is no degree required, just a willingness to be used by Him.
By Zach Wood
Acts 4:13
So often, we are told we need certain certifications in order to do a job. Granted, you do need this and would be a great idea to have the proper certifications in order to do certain jobs that you apply for. You definitely wouldn’t want me working on an aircraft because I don’t have that training. And, you wouldn’t want me working underneath your car because I don’t have ASE certification either.
It makes sense that in order to do certain jobs that we could apply for, we would need the proper schooling, education and training. It just makes sense in order to do the job right. Sometimes, this happens in our thought process when we are sharing the love of Christ and the Gospel to others. We think we just need more education, more training and more preparation before we can really share His Word with others.
This is not to say that bible college and seminary education is wrong by any means, but sometimes we rely way too much on book knowledge and don’t just ask God to give us the words and direction we need when sharing with others. If we have Christ in our lives, we have the Holy Spirit and He will guide us and lead us in the way we need to go. I really like here how Peter and John were both unschooled and very ordinary men who were on fire and passionate about spreading the Good News. They didn’t have a college or seminary degree, they just had a love and passion for Jesus Christ. Wow, how simplified that is!
Be assured that if you love Jesus Christ and are passionate about telling others about Him, the Holy Spirit will guide and lead you. Rely always on His guidance, realizing that we not always need the proper training as we would in a normal job setting. Let God use you and the Holy Spirit move through you.
To serve God and share the Gospel, there is no degree required, just a willingness to be used by Him.
