Spirit Distributes Spiritual Gifts
Paul’s letter so far has dealt with problems of a personal nature. But now he addresses public issues in the Corinthian church: the veiling of women, the importance of the Lord’s Supper & the use of spiritual gifts. Worship must be characterised by propriety and orderliness. And spiritual gifts must be exercised in love, for the building up of the whole body of Christ. Only then is the church of God properly worshipping the God of the church.
Lord, we desire Spiritual Gifts: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them… for the Common Good. To one is given the word of wisdom… to another the word of knowledge… to another faith… to another gifts of healings… The same Spirit… distributes to each individual as He wills (1 Cor 12:4-11). Pursue love & desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. (For) one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging & comforting them. Ask God for those (gifts) that will be of Real Help to the whole church (1 Cor 14:1-3 & 12) Amen.
Lord, Your Word says that You give Your people special gifts that they can use to build Your kingdom. Thank You for the different kinds of gifts that the Spirit has given us. Give me wisdom and discernment and opportunities to use them so as to help accomplish the Lord’s will on earth. Amen.
Lord, Make me aware of the
creative ways You may speak.?
Open my mind to what on Your heart
& not limit on what to expect from You.
Teach me to ask: What are You
saying Lord; rather than thinking:
Why is this thing happening?
Help me Lord to hear Your voice
in others; to see past their flaws and
to recognise what You are saying
through them. In Jesus’ name.
Lord, I ask You to give me the spiritual gifts that You know will be of Real Help to the church and will fulfil Your purpose. Thank You for creating me with particular interests and talents. Help me to see opportunities to use them to serve others, to fulfil Your destiny for my life and glorify Your name. Amen.