"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 21 February 2012"
Today's Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing one individually as He wills."
Gifts are spiritual capacities that God gives to individual Christians, through which He may strengthen His people. Verses 4-7 contain key key teachings on spiritual gifts. (1) There are different kinds. (2) Each comes from the Holy Spirit. (3) No gift indicates a person has "more of" the Spirit than another, for "the same God works all of them in all men." (4) Each person has a spiritual gift. (5) These are distributed sovereignty by the Spirit. (6) They function within the church for the "common good' of the body. Though people are gifted differently by God. God and His work are unified.
The verses of 7-10 and Romans 12:6-8 list spiritual gifts. Typically New Testament lists begin with the more important and move to the less important. In view of the purpose of gifts, to benefit the body, it is easy to see why messages of wisdom and knowledge (listed first) are more important than tongues and interpretations of tongues (listed last).
(1) The word of knowledge appears to be the ability to teach doctrine. (2) The word of wisdom refers to practical application of knowledge (Acts 6). (3) Faith is the capacity to believe in God for extraordinary deeds. (4) Miracles is the ability to preform wonders similar to Moses and the prophets. (5) Prophecy is the telling of a revelation from God, either new revelation or divine explanation of what was revealed in the past. (6) Discerning of spirits is the ability to distinguish the works of God from demonic activity in the church. (7) Interpretation of tongues is the ability to explain or translate the tongues spoken in the congregation so that the entire group might benefit (Ephesians 2:21; 4:16).
It is likely that these lists of spiritual gifts are representative rather that exhaustive. Any way in which God enables us to contribute to the spiritual life and growth of other believers requires the exercise of a spiritual gift. To understand your gift, serve others and see how God uses you in their lives.
Today's Hymn: "Stand By Me"
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me), Stand by me (stand by me)
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me, like a ship on the sea, Thou Who rulest wind and sea
Stand by me (stand by me) Stand by me, (stand by me)
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we thank you for the Spiritual Gifts that You so graciously bestow upon us as Christians. May we use these gifts, to spread the Good News of the Free Gift of Salvation, that comes through Jesus Christ because of His death and resurrection from the grave. May we use the gifts that You have most graciously laid upon us, to always brings glory to You, and to Your Name, which is above every Name. Amen
"Today's Biblical Truth: "Every individual believer has a vital role assigned by God Himself."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Isaiah 16 which is Titled: "Moab Destroyed."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Peace and Blessings on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Jesus Reigns and He is in Total Control
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing one individually as He wills."
Gifts are spiritual capacities that God gives to individual Christians, through which He may strengthen His people. Verses 4-7 contain key key teachings on spiritual gifts. (1) There are different kinds. (2) Each comes from the Holy Spirit. (3) No gift indicates a person has "more of" the Spirit than another, for "the same God works all of them in all men." (4) Each person has a spiritual gift. (5) These are distributed sovereignty by the Spirit. (6) They function within the church for the "common good' of the body. Though people are gifted differently by God. God and His work are unified.
The verses of 7-10 and Romans 12:6-8 list spiritual gifts. Typically New Testament lists begin with the more important and move to the less important. In view of the purpose of gifts, to benefit the body, it is easy to see why messages of wisdom and knowledge (listed first) are more important than tongues and interpretations of tongues (listed last).
(1) The word of knowledge appears to be the ability to teach doctrine. (2) The word of wisdom refers to practical application of knowledge (Acts 6). (3) Faith is the capacity to believe in God for extraordinary deeds. (4) Miracles is the ability to preform wonders similar to Moses and the prophets. (5) Prophecy is the telling of a revelation from God, either new revelation or divine explanation of what was revealed in the past. (6) Discerning of spirits is the ability to distinguish the works of God from demonic activity in the church. (7) Interpretation of tongues is the ability to explain or translate the tongues spoken in the congregation so that the entire group might benefit (Ephesians 2:21; 4:16).
It is likely that these lists of spiritual gifts are representative rather that exhaustive. Any way in which God enables us to contribute to the spiritual life and growth of other believers requires the exercise of a spiritual gift. To understand your gift, serve others and see how God uses you in their lives.
Today's Hymn: "Stand By Me"
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me), Stand by me (stand by me)
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me, like a ship on the sea, Thou Who rulest wind and sea
Stand by me (stand by me) Stand by me, (stand by me)
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we thank you for the Spiritual Gifts that You so graciously bestow upon us as Christians. May we use these gifts, to spread the Good News of the Free Gift of Salvation, that comes through Jesus Christ because of His death and resurrection from the grave. May we use the gifts that You have most graciously laid upon us, to always brings glory to You, and to Your Name, which is above every Name. Amen
"Today's Biblical Truth: "Every individual believer has a vital role assigned by God Himself."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Isaiah 16 which is Titled: "Moab Destroyed."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Peace and Blessings on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Jesus Reigns and He is in Total Control
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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