1 Corinthians 12:4-11 There are different kinds of gifts,
but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but
the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in
everyone it is the same God at work. Now
to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a
message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same
Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by
that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another
distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of
tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same
Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
Last week ABC was advertising an upcoming Hallmark Hall of
Fame movie “The Makeover.” In it a sloppy, bearded beer truck driver is cleaned
up, dressed up and entered into a political campaign. It was sort of like a “My Fair Gentleman.” I thought, well I go through that every
morning! (Except for the beard thing!) I
have a variety of toners and moisturizers, different size make-up brushes,
three sizes of round hair brushes, several shades of foundation and hair
products galore. Still it doesn’t take
me that long to get ready because I do have the right tools for the job. I’m not trying to drive a big nail into a 2x4
with a lightweight picture hanging hammer. God gives us a variety of spiritual
gifts to help us with life. It’s up to
us to claim them, develop them and then use them for our benefit and of course
for the benefit of others.
Loving God, help us to start each day with gratitude for
your gifts and presence in our life. We
give you this week; please help us through it as we seek to live in harmony
with you and with others. Bless us with peace, joy and strength. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Have a great week!
Paige
Paige
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