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Lent 2 Gift Awareness
We are still in Romans 12:6-8. As we have said gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to build the Body. Four avenues open the recognition of one’s gifts, prayer, study, small group and confirmation.
First, if we have prayed to know what gifts we have, that in itself is a calling by the Spirit to evaluate not only what we are doing but where we need to put our energy for the Body. Too many of us wait to be asked to do something and many times end up in tasks for which we are not spiritually equipped. Being on a committee or choosing to be part of a hunger program or giving money to a project may be good but not Spirit directed thus not productive in building the Body. For these to really work it is those whose gifts define the program that make it work the best. You want Spirit inspired programs manned by Spirit gifted people.
Second, we find out through study. We need to seek what Scripture teaches about gifts, question those who are really spiritually productive in the Body, ask them how they got where they are and then pray for the Lord to reveal which ones seem to fit you. Sure it takes time but what better way to spend it knowing that you will be led to the fit the Lord has for you?
Third, the best way to start when you believe you are on the gift track is to be part of a small group who can pray with you as you experiment and try out what you have discovered. What happens here is that you will find out more about yourself, others will be opened to share their gifts and where they are and what they are doing as disciples. The big plus is realizing you are in a mutual gift awareness program. Everyone benefits in gift recognition.
Fourth, it is the Body that confirms whether or not you have a particular gift. When you exercise the gift or gifts people are blessed and recognize it. The word spreads and you become a vital part of the Body’s growth. So, if your gift is teaching, people will sense they have been taught, that is they will have been drawn closer to the Lord through His Word.
The role of leadership is simple. When a gift is recognized Paul says, “Let him…” The “let him’ means not only to allow him the latitude necessary to exercise the gift but also that the person with the gift does it diligently, cheerfully and in love (vs.7-9). One more thing, ‘Let him’ means we have to trust the Holy Spirit to ‘let him’ make mistakes. We need to realize we are sinners in recovery and each of us needs correction, support, direction and accountability to the Body. Spiritual gifts are not for building pride but a mutual method of humble interdependent activity to build the Body.
More to come…stay tuned………
First, if we have prayed to know what gifts we have, that in itself is a calling by the Spirit to evaluate not only what we are doing but where we need to put our energy for the Body. Too many of us wait to be asked to do something and many times end up in tasks for which we are not spiritually equipped. Being on a committee or choosing to be part of a hunger program or giving money to a project may be good but not Spirit directed thus not productive in building the Body. For these to really work it is those whose gifts define the program that make it work the best. You want Spirit inspired programs manned by Spirit gifted people.
Second, we find out through study. We need to seek what Scripture teaches about gifts, question those who are really spiritually productive in the Body, ask them how they got where they are and then pray for the Lord to reveal which ones seem to fit you. Sure it takes time but what better way to spend it knowing that you will be led to the fit the Lord has for you?
Third, the best way to start when you believe you are on the gift track is to be part of a small group who can pray with you as you experiment and try out what you have discovered. What happens here is that you will find out more about yourself, others will be opened to share their gifts and where they are and what they are doing as disciples. The big plus is realizing you are in a mutual gift awareness program. Everyone benefits in gift recognition.
Fourth, it is the Body that confirms whether or not you have a particular gift. When you exercise the gift or gifts people are blessed and recognize it. The word spreads and you become a vital part of the Body’s growth. So, if your gift is teaching, people will sense they have been taught, that is they will have been drawn closer to the Lord through His Word.
The role of leadership is simple. When a gift is recognized Paul says, “Let him…” The “let him’ means not only to allow him the latitude necessary to exercise the gift but also that the person with the gift does it diligently, cheerfully and in love (vs.7-9). One more thing, ‘Let him’ means we have to trust the Holy Spirit to ‘let him’ make mistakes. We need to realize we are sinners in recovery and each of us needs correction, support, direction and accountability to the Body. Spiritual gifts are not for building pride but a mutual method of humble interdependent activity to build the Body.
More to come…stay tuned………
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Comment by jacque Wright on February 20, 2010 at 7:11pm
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I have no idea where that "love Jesus" came from after my signature. Could it be a miracle?
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As I was praying about your gift of writing and teaching God's word; I was drawn to think of the Apostle John and how he longed to write his stories of Jesus. Being sick and in the last years of his life; he was determined to write down all that he could about the "love of his life"; Jesus. What would we have done with out his teachings and recollections of the life of his friend, Jesus. I am so thankful that God has allowed you the time to put into writing the words that His Holy Spirit has placed in your heart to share with others. May God continue to bless and keep you safe in His arms.
Jacque
love Jesus
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