It’s Time to Use Your Gifts

We read about the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12.  I personally believe that at least one gift is given to every born again believer.  First Corinthians 12:7 (WEB) says “But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.” (1 Corinthians 12:7 WEB)

Notice that these demonstrations of the Spirit are gifts, not merit badges. They aren’t something we learn or earn.  They aren’t something we achieve through good behavior or lose through bad behavior. Like salvation, they are gracious gifts from God, and Romans 11:29 says “the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (WEB).

Let me ask you this: are you using your gift(s)?  Since the gifts of the Spirit are irrevocable, it’s not a case of “use it or lose it,” but a gifting may be dormant for a season.  If your gifting is dormant at the moment, it is your responsibility to fan it into flame. As Paul wrote Timothy, “For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6 WEB)

Margot Armer