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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2019 17:08:36 GMT -5
Use Your Voice By: evanmorgan
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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 1 Corinthians 12:4
Today's Scripture & Insight: 1 Corinthians 12:1–14 I was invited to meet a world-renowned pianist. Since I grew up immersed in music—playing the violin and piano, and primarily singing solos for church and other events—I was thrilled at the opportunity.
When I arrived to meet the pianist, I realized he spoke little English; and to my surprise he provided a cello for me to play—an instrument I’d never touched. He insisted that I play and he would accompany me. I screeched out a few notes, trying to mimic my violin training. Finally admitting that I was lost, we parted ways.
I awoke, realizing the scenario had been a dream. But since the musical background presented in my dream was true, in my mind lingered the words, Why didn’t you tell him you could sing?
God equips us to develop our natural talents and our spiritual gifts for others (1 Corinthians 12:7). Through prayerful reading of the Bible and the wise advice of others, we can better understand the spiritual gift (or gifts) that is uniquely ours. The apostle Paul reminds us that whatever our spiritual gift, we’re to take time to find it and use it, knowing that the Spirit distributes the gifts “just as he determines” (v. 11).
Let’s use the “voices” the Holy Spirit has given us to honor God and serve other believers in Jesus.
Reflect & Pray What’s your spiritual “voice,” and how can you use it today? Why is it wrong to want others’ spiritual gifts?
Father, show me how You’ve gifted me and how I’m to use those gifts for others.
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Post by John on Aug 29, 2019 18:50:59 GMT -5
There are times where the body of Christ is handicapped because someone isn't using their God-given talents or fulfilling their calling, and that requires others who are less capable to step into that role. Still, my preference has always been that people do what God called them to do and use the talents God gave them. If everyone would do that, the whole body would be edified. What stops people? Slothfulness, laziness, leaders that won't let people do their actual calling. There are probably a lot of things, but if we want to be all that God desires, we need to do what we are called to do.
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Post by justinadams on Aug 30, 2019 3:10:10 GMT -5
There are times where the body of Christ is handicapped because someone isn't using their God-given talents or fulfilling their calling, and that requires others who are less capable to step into that role. Still, my preference has always been that people do what God called them to do and use the talents God gave them. If everyone would do that, the whole body would be edified. What stops people? Slothfulness, laziness, leaders that won't let people do their actual calling. There are probably a lot of things, but if we want to be all that God desires, we need to do what we are called to do.
Yes, and you have to be able to deal with the 'push-back' that often results when this kind of thing happens. It is so easy to sit back and say/do nothing and 'keep the peace'. I note that the apostles and those later, like Smith Wigglesworth, never towed the line. They were unafraid to speak out even though many would vilify them. If ya put them hands to the plow, do not look back...
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