Thursday, February 25, 2010

Spiritual Gifts

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10)

We know from scripture that we all have spiritual gifts, given to us by God. These are not natural talents or physical abilities, but gifts given to us by God. We are given these special abilities (gifts) to strengthen the Christian community, just as the body has many different parts working in unison for the benefit of body functionality (see Roman 12:4), the same is for a Christian community.

Just because God has given us special abilities (gifts) does not mean instant success, our gifts must be educated and nurtured or they will go unused, and just like a body that has parts missing, or not functioning properly, the Christian community will suffer, the community will still function, but it will suffer.

Today promise yourself to seriously look to determine the gifts (abilities, talents) God has given to you. Then seek to cultivate these gifts and develop them, then use them for the benefit of the Body, Christ Body, the Christian community. Share them with the humanity as long as God permits, so all will see the Love and Glory of God. This is how we worship, praise, and give thanks to God, by serving Him through His people, by using the Spiritual Gifts that He has given to us.

Glorious Father, Give me the wisdom to discover the special spiritual gifts that you have equipped me with. Help to nurture and develop these gifts so that I may use them for Your Glory, to show the world Your Love and Grace. Father help me to help others discover their spiritual gifts so that they to may benefit in the honor of being Your hands and feet to Your people here and now. Thanks You Father for loving us and caring for us today and forever. May Your kingdom regain now and forever. I pray these things in the name of Your Son my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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