Monday, July 09, 2007

Tonight we talked about Spiritual Gifts. Isn't it amazing that God has not only given you natural talents & abilities but also spiritual gifts as well. Understand today you are gifted!

God wants us to discover, develop and use our gifts.
1 Corinthians 14:1a “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts,…”
1 Timothy 1:6 "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands."

Remember though that character is more important than gifting. God doesn't give us gifts to be spiritually arrogant. We are to use these gifts in love, to encourage and build others up. It's more important to know Christ than to use your spiritual gifts.
Jesus Himself explained this in Matthew 7:21-2. (Read it) Ultimately Jesus wants you to know Him and use your spiritual gifts to build up others in the most holy faith.

What are your spiritual gift(s)?
Try this online gift test. It's ONLY a GUIDELINE but it might start you in the right direction.

http://www.nebs.net/gifts/youth.htm

Most of all pray and ask God to show you want your spiritual gifts are. Ask your friends your family who know you well what they think your spiritual gifts?