The Consulate of God’s Kingdom

“And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.” – 1 Corinthians 12:28 As ambassadors for Christ, remember that there are many ways to serve. My Grandpa Schuller often said, “In the Kingdom of God, some plant seeds, some water, some trim branches, and some gather the harvest.” He also reminded me that others are called to till hard soil and prepare it for planting. Grandpa knew his unique role in God’s Kingdom and embraced it with confidence. My Grandpa Schuller understood that not everyone is assigned the same mission, and he had the wisdom to recognize that no single individual can fulfill the totality of ambassadorship. Just as ambassadors and their consulates understand the boundaries of their responsibilities and trust a team of specialists to help them