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Discovering Spiritual Gifts
The gifts of
the Spirit are a vital part of who God
has created us to be. Therefore, we must
press in and discover the gifts given
because they play a significant role in
all that God intends to do before the
second coming of Christ.
1
Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation
of the Spirit is given to each one for
the profit of all.
Because the
gifts of the Spirit play a significant
role in the end-time environment, we
need to fan the flame by stirring them
up. We have all received at least one of
the gifts of the Spirit. In his letters
to the churches, Paul says God gave
gifts for the profit of all. Therefore,
God desires that we all discover and use
the spiritual gifts He gave us.
We will not
experience the fullness God has ordained
for our lives unless we find out and use
the gifts freely given to us by the Holy
Spirit. Once discovered, we must then
fan them into existence by using them
regularly.
In Paul’s
first epistle to the Corinthians, he was
concerned that they would not be lacking
concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit
as the day of the Lord draws near. His
heart towards them was that they would
be well used in the gifts of the Holy
Spirit, which prompted him to spend
ample time explaining their proper usage
for the glorification of the body of
Christ.
Knowing we
have access to the gifts of the Spirit
through the Holy Spirit, it is our
responsibility to discover them. So
then, as the Father distributes His
gifts as He wills, He prepares our
hearts to receive all we need for the
tasks and purposes He has called us to
so that we can go forth as His flames of
fire filled with His passion.
Discovery is
the key that unlocks our spiritual
gifts. How do we go about it? There are
no simple answers or specific steps.
It’s a process that comes with our
relationship with God the Father through
Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit searches
the heart of the Father for those things
that concern our lives. He explores the
heart of the Father for the spiritual
gift or gifts that are best suited for
who He created us to be.
1
Corinthians 2:9-10 But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor heard, nor have
entered into the heart of man the things
which God has prepared for those who
love Him.” 10 But God has revealed them
to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit
searches all things, yes, the deep
things of God.
Through our
relationship with Christ, we begin to
discover all that He has created us to
be. As we grow and mature in Christ, we
catch glimpses of our purpose and
ministries. As we begin to grasp who we
are in Christ, we should think about
what gifts of the Spirit would best
match our callings. In the letter to the
Corinthians, he tells us to desire the
best gifts.
What are the
best gifts? They are the ones that are
the best suited for who you are in
Christ. The key to fanning the flame for
your spiritual gift to burst into an
intense love that ministers to others is
desire. You must have a sincere desire
to be used by God to minister in the
gifts of the Spirit.
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