A GIFT FOR EACH OF US

1 Corinthians 4:7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.

I like to have a go at all sorts of things and I had a phase of trying to paint but I soon discovered I’ll need a lot more practice!!🫢 But we can discover what God has given us at any stage of life, so there’s hope for everyone. You may have an unwritten book in you!

Mohr Keet became the world’s oldest bungee jumper in 2010 at the age of 96 (he didn’t begin jumping until the age of 88!) So you see you don’t know what you have in you, till you try!😊

Much more importantly though it applies in the spiritual realm as well. God has given us the greatest treasure of all, the Holy Spirit Himself, and He has given us all spiritual gifts which often lie dormant in so many people just because they’re afraid to make a mistake or they don’t want to be embarrassed learning to use them. Paul says this: 1 Corinthians 12:7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. You have a spiritual gift.

In the rest of Chapter 12 he goes on to list the gifts given - the gift of wisdom, of knowledge, of special faith, of miracles, of prophecy, of discerning spirits, of speaking in tongues and interpreting tongues, or the gifts of healings. How wonderful to be able to help people in that way. He says we all have at least one of those gifts!

Every ministry starts with one small step of faith and God’s not phased when we don’t get it right straight away. We all make mistakes, but that mustn’t put us off. The Apostle Peter didn’t let his mistakes stop him! So can I encourage you today to branch out spiritually, obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit, and stop saying you can’t do things! You don’t know till you try, and see where the Lord leads you. 

Or maybe you’ve not used your spiritual gifts in a while. God wants you to use them again! And if whatever you do blesses even one person then it’s been worth while, whether you’re learning a new skill, praying out loud for the first time, pursuing the gifts of the Spirit, or endeavouring to write a Blog! Go for it! It’s all to the glory of God because none of us could do anything unless He gifted us and helped us to do it in the first place.😊 

Why not ask the Holy Spirit how to use your spiritual gifts? It would be sad to waste whatever He’s given to you and you might surprise yourself and be a blessing to others too.😊 Amen.