Has your heart connected with one or two or three
of the spiritual gifts? I would add music and the arts to the list. Even though
these particular gifts are not included in the three most recognized chapters
in the Bible about the gifts of the Spirit, (1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12,
Ephesians 4) they are discovered in several other parts of the Bible. Any
natural or spiritual gift you use to glorify God that is used for the benefit
of others can be described as a spiritual gift.
The worship
team singing praises to God, the writer sharing God’s love, the artist
depicting God’s grace or the seamstress lovingly stitching a quilt for a
homeless shelter can certainly be added to the gifts given by God for the
common good.
There
are different kinds of gifts but the same Spirit distributes them. There are
different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of
working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to
each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1
Corinthians 12:4-7
Using
your gifts will benefit others and allow you to show the love of Christ. Let’s
continue to talk about who we are in Christ this week and how to identify where
and how we are to live out our purpose. There is no one like you anywhere else
on the planet. God has designed you in a one-of-a-kind way. Living for God in
our own particular way allows us to be at peace with others and with ourselves.
You are God’s precious child.
Dear Father,
We praise You for fearfully and wonderfully making
each one of us. (Psalm 139) Teach us how to be satisfied with who we are and to
use our gifts and talents to share Your love in our very own special way. Help
us to listen to and follow the Holy Spirit as He teaches us how to live for
You.
In Jesus name
Amen
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