"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them. . . .”
(1 Corinthians 12:6)
Are you using the spiritual gift or gifts that God has given you? Which spiritual gifts are the best for a believer to have? It all depends. If I am having a difficult time sharing my faith with someone, and you come along and have been gifted as an evangelist, then that is the best gift at that particular moment. But then let's say I am trying to understand the meaning of a particular passage of Scripture, and God has given you the gift of teaching. For you to come along could be a great benefit to me.
Then again, let's say that I am undertaking a complex project, and I need help. What I really need is someone with the gift of helps or administrations. Or, let's say that I'm lying in a hospital bed, and I'm discouraged. I don't really need a Bible study. I don't need someone to come and help me organize my life. I need someone with the gift of exhortation or encouragement. I need someone to come and help me see that God is still in control of my life. Each one of these gifts is important, as God has distributed them.
We make a big mistake when we think some gifts are of greater importance than others. They all have their place, and God has given them as He has chosen. Therefore, we need to pray, "Lord, what are my gifts? Help me to discover them. Help me to develop them. Help me to use them."
One day when you stand before God, you will be held accountable for what He called you to do. And one day, He will reward you for how faithful you were with what He gave you.
Hey Russell...Glad to see the blog :)
ReplyDeleteI found that I had a gift of compassion...I asked for years, WHY AM I SO NICE!!!! I hated the fact that I was so forgiving and even when I was justified in being upset or angry I could not treat people poorly. I use to look at it as a negative. As I studied on understanding your gifts, I realized this was a blessing from God. I realized that he gave me a great ability to make people comfortable, to get along with people that had been castaway and to just...build great relationships. I have found that I am also seeing the gift of encouragement or exhortation developing. I never thought that was me... I usually a listen; lately I find myself motivating and encouraging.
So yes seeking God for His will for your life, guidance and instruction is so important and vital in being able to fully utilize the gift(s) given for the Kingdom work that we will all give a personal account for.
Be blessed, keep it going and allow God to use you as He will.
Love u like I do,
Marie