WE ARE GIFTED
““When He ascended on high,
He led captive a host of captives,
And He gave gifts to men.”“
Sometimes it’s hard to believe. I know. Pastors tell us we’re gifted, and we just don’t buy into it. We look around at other people, and think, “Yes, he’s a gifted teacher. She’s gifted with faith. He’s gifted with administrative abilities. She’s gifted to be a great encourager. Me? I have nothing.” BUT, as with many of our innate thoughts, we’re wrong. We have to put on the new self and mind that are ours when we become Christians. And, one of the “newbies” is “we’re gifted.” This gifting is not a natural talent with which we’re born. Rather, it is as Ephesians 4:8 states, it is related to Christ’s resurrection celebration and pouring out spiritual gifts on all His followers. If you are a Christian, He gave you a birth day gift. It’s not wrapped with paper and bows. It’s in your new inner man and is to be unwrapped and used for Christ’s kingdom. When you use it, it will make you super happy. It’s like you finally find yourself and your purpose for existing. Have you unwrapped your gift? Are you using it? It opens up like gift wrapping tissue being flung from a gift bag when you’re walking in step with Christ. Here are a few of the fun ways you’ll see gifts being expressed. Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. If you don’t immediately identify your gift, why not start by exercising your faith and encouraging others? (2 of the gifts!)
Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gifts of Your Spirit. What a joy to serve You with them!