“There are different kinds
of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the
same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of
them in all men” (1 Cor. 12:4-6 NIV).
How are you using the
gifts God gave you? We all have gifts that we need to use to help others in
some way. I know many people will say that they have no special gift that can
be used by God, but they would be wrong. The Bible is specific, “Now to each
one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good” (1 Cor. 12:7
NIV). This pretty much says that we are to use our gifts to help others.
I believe I have several gifts: bringing joy
to others, singing, teaching, and writing. I will have to admit that I was
seriously considering not writing devotions anymore. I didn’t believe that my
impact on others was that great and that my words of wisdom weren’t really
reaching anyone. But after praying, I was convicted. I felt that I have this
talent and maybe someone was being blessed that I didn’t know about. Maybe this
talent that God gave me was helping someone come closer to God. So I decided to
start writing again.
Now I truly believe that
you have been given a special gift also. I will ask that question again, “What
are you doing with the gift God gave you?”
There are so many people out there who need a smile, an encouraging word,
a hug, a phone call, or a shoulder to cry on. You may be the one who needs to
bring a meal to someone. You may be the one who visits a widow. There are so
many people who have needs. As Christians, we are called to meet those needs
and sometimes go out of our comfort zone to do it. Pray about this and do
something for someone this week. Use your God given gift. You will be blessed and be a blessing to someone else.
Dear Lord,
Show me what my gift is
and help me to use it for your purpose. Help me to reach out to others with
your love and compassion.
In Jesus name,
Amen
