I Am Gifted! Pt5

November 30th, 2022

Scripture: As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the [c]oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the [d]dominion forever and ever. Amen.1 Peter 4:7-11

Gifts are not perfected by sitting on them. Think about it this way, an unwrapped gift is a useless gift. All of the gift’s potential, joy, and benefits remain in the box until it is opened. Likewise, a Christian who never discovers or uses their gift/s is not living to their full potential, never knows the sheer joy of using them, nor how it will benefit the body of Christ and glorify God through our Lord, Jesus Christ. These gifts are given, as the scripture says, to minister to one another with the abilities which God supplies. Oh, why don’t you just ask Him to show you what your gifts are? And if you already know what they are, then minister it to one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God! This is day five of introducing Spiritual Gifts.

GIFT OF SERVICE: Romans 12:6-7 (Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: … 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;) - to identify undone tasks in God's work, however menial, and use available resources to get the job done (Greek Word: diakonia - deacon, attendant 'diako'=to run errands) (EXAMPLE: Clerical, Communications, Service-Oriented)

GIFT OF TEACHING: Romans 12:7 ( or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching); 1 Corinthians 12:28 (And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.) ; Ephesians 4:11 (And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,) - to instruct others in the Bible in a logical, systematic way so as to communicate pertinent information for true understanding and growth (EXAMPLE: Christian Education, Teaching)

GIFT OF WISDOM: 1 Corinthians 12:8 (for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit,) -to apply knowledge to life in such a way as to make spiritual truths quite relevant and practical in proper decision-making and daily life situations (EXAMPLE: Counseling )

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and our Spiritual Gifts! Please forgive me for not taking them seriously. Help me Lord to walk in a way that is well pleasing to You. You have blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. So how can I sit by idly and watch others operate in their gifts. Lord, I pray that You would place a burden on my heart to discover, use, and cherish my Spiritual gifts. Thank You Jesus. I pray these things in Your name, Amen!