August 9, 2021

Dear Friend,

Do you know what spiritual gifts God has given you?  Each one of us has specific gifts that God gives us so we can serve Him and bless the body of Christ. God will give you the gifts necessary to do whatever He has directed you to accomplish.

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
Romans 12:6 (NLT)

Oftentimes we think about the fivefold gifts of pastor, teacher, prophet, apostle, and evangelist. Those are wonderful gifts, but God also blesses His people with serving, leadership, giving, and showing mercy by being unusually kind. (See Romans 12:4-13).  Have faith in God to not only bless you with your gifts but also to teach you how to use that gift for His good pleasure.

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.
It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.
1 Corinthians 12:4,11 (NLT)

Don’t look at your inadequacies and shortcomings, but look to the Author and Finisher of your life, Jesus Christ. He has designed you with unique gifts and abilities to serve others.

You are God’s masterpiece!

Pastor Jo