Day 23
Have you ever wondered what spiritual gifts God has given you?
Have you ever wondered how you can use them?
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
These verses explain that there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, services, and activities, but the same Spirit, Lord, and God work through them all. Each believer is given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Read: Hebrews 2:4
This verse states that God confirmed the message of salvation through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, distributed according to His will, validating the truth of the gospel.
Since God is the giver, he chooses what gifts to give each person. He selects from his infinite pool of talents and blessings and chooses something appropriate for you. Every gift is good. You cannot walk away slighted. It’s up to you to discover what gifts he has placed in your heart and to use them.
Perhaps you wonder why God gives special gifts. In a “fair” economy, every person would receive the same gifts, in the same measure, at the same time. But God’s economy operates differently. To some, he gives the gift of teaching. To others, he gives the gift of hospitality. These are different gifts, right? God’s family needs all of the gifts to function smoothly. We are dependent upon each other.
Study Romans 12:3-8 and ask God which gifts he has given you. Ask your family, friends, pastor, and yourself. Consider your talents and your passions, and pray that God would show you how he wants you to serve the family. Then snatch up your prize and use it for God.
We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us - Romans 12:6A
Personal Application:
Additional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22