The Bible gives illustrations of people who have received the necessary training to handle duties or responsibilities of a spiritual nature.
Jesus Christ was equipped for his work
Is 61:1–2
Also see: Ps 72:1; Is 50:4–7; Mt 12:18; Is 42:1; Lk 4:18–19; Lk 19:31; Jn 3:34; Ac 10:38; Heb 10:5
God’s people are equipped for service
In the OT
Ex 4:10–12
Bezalel and Oholiab:
Ex 31:1–6; Ex 35:30–36:2
Gideon:
Jdg 6:14; Jdg 6:34
Solomon:
1 Ki 3:7–9; 2 Ch 2:12
Elisha; Ne 13:9; Is 6:6–7; Je 1:9; Eze 1:1; Eze 3:23
In the NT
2 Ti 2:20–21
Also see: Mt 4:19; Lk 1:15 John the Baptist; Lk 1:41; Lk 1:67 Zechariah; Lk 12:33; Ac 4:8 Peter; Ac 6:3; Ac 9:17 Ananias; Ac 11:24 Barnabas; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:12; Eph 6:11–18; Php 4:19; 2 Ti 3:16–17; Heb 13:20–21; 1 Pe 3:15
Believers are equipped for spiritual tasks
By the call of Jesus Christ
Mt 4:19
Also see: Mk 10:24–31; Lk 9:1–2; Lk 10:1–3; Jn 1:35–42
By spiritual gifts
1 Co 12:7
Also see: Ac 6:3–6; Ro 12:6–8; 1 Co 12:8–11; 1 Co 12:27–31; Eph 4:7; Eph 4:11–12
By the word of God
2 Ti 2:15
Also see: Col 3:16; 2 Ti 3:16–17; 2 Pe 1:19; 1 Jn 2:14
For spiritual conflict
Eph 6:11
Also see: Ro 13:12; Eph 4:20–24; Eph 6:12–18; Col 3:12–15; 1 Th 5:8; 1 Ti 6:12; Heb 13:21; 1 Pe 3:15
By the empowering of the Holy Spirit
Ac 2:4; Ac 4:31; Ac 13:9; Eph 5:18
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.