Our Gifts, God's Glory

 

     All of us, as believers, have the continual and eternal joy and peace of our salvation, along with the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit within us. As we gain confidence in this earth-shattering faith and the way it changes our hearts and minds, we can investigate how God has uniquely designed us and how and where we are called for His purposes.

    The Biblical gifts of the Spirit are worth delving into, as we recognize how God has designed His church to work together, each one doing their part. (See 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 and Ephesians 4) Just as the human body is wonderfully and intricately designed to flow together working as one, so, too, are we. (1Corinthians 12)

     As we put together not only our spiritual gifts, but also take into consideration our personality types, our natural talents, what we value most at this particular season of life and the passions God has placed on our hearts, we can find purpose and joy in the places we are meant to serve.

     No matter where we go, or how we serve, we bring Jesus into a hurting world. We are called to walk alongside the lost and the weak and allow others to walk alongside us during times of struggle and doubt. It is a picture of God’s kingdom on earth. Ask God to open your eyes to something fresh and new as you seek His purposes. Remember it is not by works we are saved. It is only in believing in the one-time-only sacrifice of Christ that saves our souls.

     Listen to these verses that describe this so beautifully:

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10

     Hearing the Word of God’s salvation, having faith through the grace of God, saves us. But God has work for each of us that was planned in advance. We are not saved by works, but we work because we are saved. Trust Him to show you. Take a chance. Take a step forward and give something in your heart a try. He will fill you with the Spirit’s power to do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Dear Lord,

Show us the works You planned for us from long ago and give us courage to step into them with no fear. Our confidence remains in You to give us strength for everything life throws at us. We are Your handiwork.

In Jesus Name

Amen