“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office†(Romans 12:3-4).
Before we get into our actual study this week of the “Gifts of the Holy Spirit,†I thought a little self-evaluation was in order. Our text suggests we look at ourselves “soberly†to think about our value in proportion to the faith God has given us. There is no room for ego or attitude issues when it comes to the dispensing of gifts by the Holy Spirit. Gifts are given in relation to the whole church body. Just like our personal bodies have many members with different functions, the church body has many members and all have a different job to do. However, in that diversity, we must remember all must work together in unity for its well-being.
Sister Worthington states this in her October Bible study, “All Christians possess at least one spiritual gift; some believers have more than one. No particular gift or position makes a person better or more spiritual.†The Holy Spirit bestows the gifts as He deems necessary and He will lead us as we commune daily with God. Some may be hindered, thinking they must have great abilities or talents. The Spirit doesn’t look at our capability. He looks at our availability to be used by God for His glory.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Tracy Payne as she presides at the Oklahoma WAC meeting today in Ada.
