We’ve
arrived! It’s time for prayer and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to
know your gifts.
May’s Awakening, Day 13
All
the Levites who were musicians—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and
relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and
playing cymbals, harps and lyres. They were accompanied by 120 priests sounding
trumpets. The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and
thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the
singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good; his
love endures forever.” Then the temple of the Lord was filled with the cloud, (leading worship/music) 2 Chronicles 5:12–13 NIV
“See,
I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I
have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with
knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in
gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage
in all kinds of crafts. (craftsmanship)
Exodus 31:2–5 NIV
Here are our final two spiritual
gifts. They are described primarily in the Old Testament, but nevertheless, are
valid gifts empowered by the Holy Spirit. This will bring our grand total of
gifts to twenty-seven. Remember, the total number of gifts will vary among
scholars.
Leading
Worship/Music. The gift of leading worship, sometimes called the gift of
music, is the distinctive ability to lead or make a significant contribution to
a worship experience through singing or playing a musical instrument, and to be
especially sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit during the worship time
such that others are drawn to the worship and sense the presence of God. The
gift also empowers the ability to change direction or emphasis as the worship
progresses to allow the Holy Spirit to move and work among those present. This
sensitivity and awareness of the leading of the Holy Spirit is what
distinguishes the spiritual gift from natural talents and abilities. It is
often during this timeframe, directly before, during, and after the worship
experience, that we see the operation of many of the other public spiritual
gifts that bring God’s messages and edification to those present.
Craftsmanship.
The gift of craftsmanship is the distinctive ability to use your hands and
mind to benefit other believers through artistic, creative, or a wide range of
construction arenas that enhance the physical surroundings in both attractive
and functional ways to both bless believers and glorify God. In this gift,
natural talents are often fully empowered and expounded upon by the Holy Spirit
to bring about pleasing physical and spiritual results.
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