I have gained gifts

1 Corinthians 12:7-11 – A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge. The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages, while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.

Isn’t God amazing! Our key scripture passage today says that God gives each of us a spiritual gift. God isn’t stingy with His gifts either; He freely gives us these amazing gifts as our inheritance in Him. Spiritual gifts serve a very important purpose as well, besides helping us in fulfilling our callings – we have them to help one another.

Think of it like this, we all belong to the Body of Christ. In a body, the feet have a purpose, the hands a completely different one. Yet they fulfil their purpose for the betterment, or optimal performance of the body. Using the gift(s) that the Holy Spirit has given you is crucial for the Body of Christ, for its optimal performance. You are unique and valuable, and using the gifts God has given you is vital for the Kingdom, because only you can bring what is uniquely you. Use your gifts today to enhance God’s Kingdom and help one another. If you are unsure what gifts God has given you, just ask Him to reveal them to you. You can be assured He most definitely will!

Prayer: God, thank You that You have entrusted Your gifts to me. Help me to use them boldly and courageously to help others. Thank You that the spiritual gift You have given me is perfect for me. Please show me how to use it well for your glory. In Jesus name, amen.

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