Teresa Dulaney
Romans 12: 6
March 24, 2014
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion to our faith.
The Lord, by His grace (his divine unmerited favor) has blended our gifts with our personalities, experiences and opportunities. These gifts are God-given channels through which the Holy Spirit builds up the church.
Paul is thoroughly encouraging the church to rightly evaluate their gifts and then use them. As members of the Body of Christ, we depend on the interchange that occurs between us. That involves using our gifts to serve one another.
Prophecy is a gift to speak God’s truth. Some prophets had the ministry of foretelling – addressing the future. But some had the gift of “forth telling” - speaking God’s truth into present situations. Regardless, the prophet’s purpose was to build up believers, challenge them to obedience and comfort them in need.
God has doled out to every Christian certain abilities and the faith to use them. So when we share the gospel, we are to share the Word of God, the base of our Christian faith, and to make sure our teaching is consistent with our abilities.
Barb Newman, an education specialist, says, “We are all a package of unique gifts and needs. Inclusive worship happens when you factor in everyone’s needs.”
Unwrap each person as a GIFT From God to your community.
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