Focus on the Gifts of the Spirit

Focus on the Gifts of the Spirit
Current mood: Graced!

God is such a good Daddy that He has blessed his children with wonderful Gifts that enable us to live this life with victory, enthusiasm and power. He has not charged to live this live without giving us the equipment to do so. That would be cruel to tell someone to do something and yet not give them the tools to do it.

Spiritual Gifts are a topic that has been controversial in the church. It's just like the Enemy to bring confusion to something that is so needed and vital to each and every believer. Yet, the subject of spiritual gifts is really quite simple. I hope I can "de-clutter" the issue for you today.

Takeaway: It Doesnt Have to be Spooky to be Spiritual!

Getting a Grip on the Gifts of the Spirit

1. The What and the Why - The Gifts of the Spirit are just that Gifts OF the Spirit given for empowerment of the individual and the encouragement of all.

-Empowerment you need power to live this life of faith and walk in victory.

-Encouragement these gifts are not for your entertainment, they are for building up the body of Christ i.e. the Church (Jesus Spiritual Family).

Rm 12:3-8 - For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith NKJV

-We are not clones! All the members do not have the same function! Enjoy our differences! Thats why I love this church!!!

-There is Grace (Gods Power, Strength, Ability and Favor) to employ and activate the Gifts of the Spirit!

2. The How - Q: How do we receive the Gifts of the Spirit? A: By Faith.

-When you receive the Holy Spirit you receive His Gifts Its a Package Deal!

- How do I know I have Spiritual Gifts? They will surface naturally as needs arise.

Rom 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them NKJV

3. The Result - People get equipped to do ministry and the Church/Body gets edified (build up, teach or encourage).

Eph 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8 Therefore He says: "When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men." Eph 4:11-12 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. NKJV

-You fulfill your purpose for being on this earth and you make a big deal out of God!

-You enjoy the Blessed Life, walk in Victory, make an Impact on your world and get to see changed lives as a result of the Spirit working through you!

I do hope this helps to bring some clarity. Have an great week!

Blessings and Grace to You!
Pastor J