April 22, 2022
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
God has gifted each one of us. As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, we represent the Kingdom of God on earth. We all have a purpose for being here, and part of that purpose is for us to exercise the gifts that God has given us. That said, we need to know our gifts and operate within our gifting. If we are working within the gifting that God has given us then we should never grow tired. The gift that has been given to us is not only for our enjoyment; but also to serve the Lord, and the Body of Christ – the church.
My late Grandpa Coon worked in a brass mill as a laborer. Grandpa Coon had limited education but he was a very wise man. I remember him telling me that if I didn’t feel like getting up in the morning and going to work then I was in the wrong job. What did he mean by this? Most of our lives are spent in the workplace, and if we hate what we do it will kill us quicker than any disease will. Likewise the same goes for our Christian service. If we don’t know what our Spiritual gifting is then we need to find out otherwise we will become frustrated. God has gifted us so that we can serve Him and bless our fellow brothers and sisters.
The job God gave His disciples was to preach the gospel and lay hands on the sick. They were ambassadors of Jesus Christ. The Lord healed the sick through their faith and anointing He placed upon them. I am not gifted as an apostle, a prophet, a teacher, or educated enough to be a pastor. What I am though is a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. That is it!
Friends, our gifts are to be used for God’s Glory and the profit of all. If we only exercise our God-given gifts as and when it suits us or others, then we are missing the point. Would you pray with me?
Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You today. You are a great God. I am so grateful that You have chosen me to be Your servant. I want to serve You first, and then my fellow brothers and sisters. Help me, Father, to faithfully exercise the gifting You have given me to honor and glorify Your Name. For it is in Your Precious Name I ask. Amen.
God Bless and have a Blessed Day, Friends <><
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