God is the best gift giver! He gives us the gift of eternal life (Romans 6:23). He gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4). He also gives us the gift of spiritual gifts. Jesus came to pour out the Spirit on all people to be used in this life. Not just a select few religious leaders, but all of us who are open to receive it. This is the priesthood of all believers! (Ephesians 4:11-12).
A spiritual gift is a supernatural ability that God gives each of us so that together we can advance his purposes in the world.
How do you start moving forward in your spiritual gifting?
1️⃣ You must discover the gift God has for you.
(Romans 12:6)
What is your divine purpose?
To answer that we must look in our design (psalm 139). You are uniquely made. When we don’t operate in our gift then we don’t feel fulfilled. And when we don’t feel fulfilled we don’t live on purpose.
2️⃣ You must develop your gift.
How? Trial and error. Serve where there is a need and then move into the area you are called to.
Try - step out - and then fan it into flame what God has put inside you (2 Timothy 1:6).
3️⃣ You must use your gift.
(1 Peter 4:10) Are we using and managing our gift well? Because the gift isn’t for you, it’s for God’s generosity to flow through you!
And as we serve God & others with our gifts we receive the “well done” of heaven.
