Thursday, October 11, 2018

Employ It


Do You Know Your Spiritual Gift


1 Peter 4:10 advises, "As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace."

Each (in other words all believers) has been given a spiritual gift. When you signed up as a believer, you were baptized into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13).

You weren't water baptized but baptized by the Spirit into "one body" Jesus Christ's universal church. Your spiritual baptism and regeneration occurred at the same time.

It is possible you have been using your gift without realizing you had one. However, you do have a spiritual gift(s).

Holy Spirit


In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, you learn of the Holy Trinity's involvement in your spiritual gift. Verse 4 reminds you that your gift is given by the Spirit, "variety of gifts but one Spirit."

It is the Holy Spirit that lives in you. He knows exactly which gift will fit your personality, passions and desires.

Jesus Your Lord


Then verse 5 gives information as to where your ministry comes. Jesus provides your ministry. "Variety of ministries but one Lord."

Each believer is called into a ministry for the common good of the Body of Christ. Jesus, as your Lord, knows which ministry suits you best. He puts you into ministry to serve him as a good steward and servant.

God the Father


Then finally, it is God who gives the results. "Variety of  effects but one God." You and I can in no way cause our ministries to get the perfect results that God has planned for our ministry.

Whenever you can get self out of the way, God can provide big-time results for your ministry.

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Who You Are Isn't Based on Performance with God. Who You Are Should Have A Direct Bearing on How You Perform.





2 comments:

  1. Good morning, Howard. I enjoy your writing and points of view very much. I would like to read more on the subject of spiritual gifts based on 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.

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  2. Hi Deelilah,
    I have another Facebook page for B C Ministries, Inc. I haven't monitored this site for some time, so sorry. However, I do have an interesting study on 1 Corinthians in which I discuss spiritual gifts from 12:1-10. My email address is fish4days@gmail.com. If you would contact me there, I will be glad to send you my notes from 1 Corinthians. I never charge from my studies; therefore, I am not trying to sell you anything.
    You might visit bcministries1.com for further blog posts!
    Blessings, my friend.

    Howard

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