Today we
begin looking at the next block of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians, Chapter
12. Are you eagerly anticipating and desiring to open your gifts? God only
gives perfect gifts.
May’s Awakening, Day 7
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. 1
Corinthians 12:4–11 NIV
Wisdom.
The gift of wisdom, or a word or message of wisdom, is the distinctive
ability to know the mind of Christ and apply scriptural truth in practical ways
to a specific situation in order to make right choices and decisions to help
others move in the right direction. The gift of wisdom is like the Book of
Proverbs—applying practical knowledge to everyday life, as inspired by the Holy
Spirit.
Knowledge.
The gift of knowledge, or a word or message of knowledge, is the
distinctive ability to discover, accumulate, analyze, and clarify diverse
information and ideas which are pertinent to the well-being and spiritual
growth of the body of believers. This gift is not so much about intelligence as
it is about being passionate in learning. As might be expected, this gift often
is found with the gift of teaching.
Faith.
The gift of faith is the distinctive ability to believe God with
extraordinary confidence things unseen, spiritual growth, and the will and
purposes of God in His various work that encourages and motivates others to
believe and trust more powerfully as well. The gift of faith is used for the
benefit of the body of believers, whereas your personal measure of faith is for
your own well-being and maturity. The gift of faith is often seen to operate
when the situation seems dismal or impossible.
Healing.
The gift of healing is the distinctive ability to be used as a human
intermediary through whom God’s supernatural power is applied to a directed
individual, often with prayer and the laying on of hands, to heal them
physically or emotionally without the use of natural means. The gift of healing
is God-directed and there is obviously a great measure of faith and trust and
discernment applied in His directive. God’s all-knowing plan and ways are not
always to heal, and we must always respect and honor His perfect will, as
difficult many times as that is.
Tomorrow we will finish the final
gifts in this block of Scripture.
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