Spiritual Gifts = abilities given by God to accomplish His work.
Spiritual Gifts, like Christmas Presents are great! … but only if they are opened. These gifts are listed: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 = Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles, Prophecy, Tongues, Translation; 1 Peter 4:8-11 = Hospitality, Stewardship; Romans 12: 1-16 = Prophecy, Ministry, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy; Ephesians 4:7-16 = Missions, Evangelism, Preaching, Teaching, Equipping.
Can you imagine someone having one of these gifts, and not using them. For instance, someone with the gift of Hospitality who does not host; or a teacher who does not teach? These people must be miserable. God created them to participate as a kingdom, priests (Romans 1:6) who serve. The person who withholds their God Given Gifts fails to serve, robbing others of a service and themselves of a blessing. The ἐκκλησία (ekklesia, or church) was called to serve.
What is your gift? There are a few links to tests in my last blog. Take a test and see … or just ask a good friend, “What am I good at?” They know, you can’t hide your gifts, and you should not hoard your gifts!
Our gifts are for serving others, edifying (growing) the church (Ephesians 4:12; 1 Cor 14:12). They should spill over in the community. Gifts are always about others, never about ourselves … but we do get a blessing and see the reward when we graciously give to others for God.
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