USE YOUR GIFTS!
EVERY Christian has something they can do to glorify God! Everyone has a talent that they can use! How do I know that? Because 1 Corinthians 12:7 says that “TO EACH ONE, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
And in 1 Peter 4:7, Peter says “We might not be here much longer. We’re living in the last days. So while we’re waiting for Jesus to come back, be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all else, love one another deeply. Show hospitality! Be there for each other!”
“Who should be doing this?” Peter says “EVERYONE! EACH ONE should use whatever gift he has to serve others.” Everyone who believes in Christ has something they can do to make people’s lives a little bit better.
Too many of us think "I’m not special. I’m not smart. I can’t serve the Lord.” But the Bible says “Yes you can!” Romans 12:6 say that "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us." God blesses each of us differently so that each one of us can play a special roll in His kingdom.
God wants us to do the stuff that we’re good at to bring glory to Him. Romans 12:7 says “If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.”
Galatians 5:13 says “You my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love.”
Each one should use whatever gift he has TO SERVE others. Verse 11 says that “If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.”
Lord this week let us love as you love, let us serve as you serve, let us rejoice in the small talents you have given unto us, that they may be multiplied and bring you glory. Help us to hear your Voice so that the talents you have given unto us may be given away..and that we may love one another as Our Heavenly Father has loved us. Give us the servant’s mind-set, and let our hearts be full of amazing grace…amen
Written by Kathy Bireley
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