I have been talking a lot lately of walking in the Lords ways. I am reading in the book of Romans right now, and I felt the lead to share some of Paul’s words of guidance and instruction on how to do just that! Today I will begin with the body of Christ, who is you and me!!!
Romans 12:4-8 NLT “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with such faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”
I would say these represent the foundations of our basic personalities. I do want to mention other translations include teaching as one of the gifts and I like that! I do suppose tho as we act upon any of the mentioned gifts that teaching is always involved if even by our examples.
Let’s start by figuring out your gift!
Prophecy ~ Has God given you sight or insight? Do you sense things? Does he speak to you in ways to gain perspective, show perspective are you in a position of leadership where you need to forewarn or advise?
Serving ~ Has God given you the spirit of helper? Are you the first one to raise your hand to start a care package group? Do you send cards and notes to those layed up? Are you on the meal committee and kitchen clean-up at church? Are you that blessed volunteer?
Encourager ~ Are you the cheerleader of the group? Are your Pom ~poms always in your purse and ready to bring out at a moments notice? Are you the one who sits and listens, doesn’t always know what to say but has the best hugs? Are you the one who hears terrible news and finds the gold lining of hope, and stands firmly?
Giving ~ Are you that secret donor? Are you the pillar of your church or community? Are you that person who leaves groceries on doorsteps so as not to embarrass? Has God blessed you greatly so you may in turn bless others around you?
Leadership abilities ~ Possibly God has layed a ministry on your heart! Are you the first to speak up against wrong or the one to suggest a problem-solving idea and then start the action? Do you find people are drawn to you and seek your advice and wisdom? Has God blessed you with wisdom to share?
Showing kindness ~ You know who you are and so do the rest of us!!! You are the sweet essence, that tender welcome and smile, that wonderful hug! You are the one who removes the sting, blesses the soul and warms the spirit! You are who and what we should all strive to be!
So, now that maybe you’ve found your foundation and see that a little bit of all of them blend to make us one…go out and start blessing others with the gifts God blessed you with!
Be blessed today, try and be a blessing today and as always…Thank you for joining me. 🥰
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