When I was growing up we had a coal fire which I had to learn to light. There's a bit of a knack in fanning the flickering small flame so it suddenly 'catches' and the fire springs to life. You have to pay attention to it! In the same way each one of us has been given a spiritual gift which we need to fan into flames and give our attention if it's going to benefit those around us.
Paul points out that the spiritual gift God has given us is backed up by His power and love and sound minds which are gifts in themselves and we can fan them into flame as well by reminding ourselves that we have them especially when we feel fearful or timid!😊
God has given us His miracle working power! We can fan into flame that power by declaring that God's power is working in us.
God says He has already placed inside each and every one of us a spiritual gift, even though we may not have had the laying on of hands, so here is a little reminder -
1 Cor. 12:7 (Nlt) A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
v.8-11 (Nkjv) for to one is given the word of wisdom.... to another the word of knowledge... to another faith.... to another gifts of healings,...to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
Scripture also says that as and when we need any of these gifts the Holy Spirit can minister them to us to use because Jesus' Spirit is in us. How wonderful!
Yesterday God said to be in hot pursuit of Him. Today He says to fan into flame His spiritual gift! God is speaking to us. I hope you find that encouraging.😊
Thank You Lord for the spiritual gift You've given us. Help each of us to know and use it for the good of all. Amen.
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