Reflection
FlashLab is a process and method for making new ministry tools and resources.
You might ask why? We know that:
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16 NIV
So why do we need more tools and resources?
At the heart of FlashLab is a desire to see people everywhere engaged with God’s Word. Making new tools and resources is a way of training, equipping, engaging, inspiring and communicating God’s Word in many languages. Maybe it’s a Bible curriculum or a video or a training session or an experiential game. Any one of these can be used by God to help others engage with His Word and meet Jesus.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
As part of this FlashLab, take some time to read the Bible and reflect on how the Lord has made us.
In being creative
Read about the first person in the Bible said to be “filled with the Spirit of God” – Bezalel (Exodus 31: 1-5). What creative gifts can we offer?
David, so creative, wanted to “sing a new song” to the Lord (Psalms 96 & 98). What can we offer to the Lord that is fresh and new today?
In our giving of time
Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. How can we be generous in our time, encouragement, and work for the benefit of others?
In sharing our gifts in unity
Each member of a team has different gifts to offer, but we are all one under Jesus. Read Ephesians 4:1-16 or 1 Corinthians 12:12-19. For FlashLab to work, there will be different people serving in different ways.