FW: "No big I and small you"

 

This is the 171^st letter:

 

Text for the day: 1 Corinthians 12:28

 (New International Version)

 

“And God hath set some in the church first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”

 

Our Series: “HE GAVE GIFTS TO HELP US” Part 5

 

Our Theme for the day: “No big I and small you”

 

Our Devotional

 

As the members of the Godhead is one and work together in unity. God has set for Himself through the Holy Spirit that His church also be one and united. Yet the unity of the church could never be accomplished by earthly means, but only through the Holy Spirit dispensing itself through the gifts of it members. Let me say, “when we read 1 Corinthians 12:28-31, by no means is Paul trying to say that there is classification, or rank of one gift of more importance in the office of the church.” If we believe this then we limit the power of the Holy Spirit special endowment and ability to work through who it wills in Gods last day church.

Here are some of the parts or gifts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then those who do miracles, those who have the gift of healing, those who can help others, those who have the gift of leadership or administration, and those who speak in different languages. With so much head butting and fighting for position in Paul day, he had to ask this question in verse 29. “Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles? Do we all have the gift of healing? Do we all have the ability to speak in different languages? Do we all have the ability to interpret different languages? Of course not! Like the people of the church at Corinth were admonished to seek the Lord most earnestly for the out pouring of the Holy Spirit we must do the same.

Also, let us not text our minds as to who we want to lead out in God’s work, where ever it may be in the world. But let us deal directly with the main purpose of the called out church, namely the preaching of the everlasting gospel, and then shall the end come. Finally, do not forget to give your all to the edification of the saints.

Sad to say, but we live in a world that would take anything as good when it comes to service, but God requires more, you’re best. Earnestly desire the most helpful gift or gifts in your calling in the Lord, that the face of Jesus, which is love may be seen, should be our only goal. Ted was not so good at many things, but what he was good at no one would dear to challenge him. Playing the piano was something he loved to do, but only for his friends and family. One day, Ted gave his life to the Lord and this young man who would only play for a few would now play for thousands and go on to teach others how to minister through their gifts. Today there may be someone like Ted, you have been blessed to do something beautiful for the Lord, but you haven’t given you’re life and talent to Him. Give Jesus your all and watch Him turn your ordinary talent or talents, into extraordinary gifts. That He may use your gifts to help others see His face.

 

 

This letter was written by Elder Kevin Santucci

 

 

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Our Prayer for today:

Lord, thank you for those who have answered the call of service through their gifts, that the church would be edified today and we all come into the unity of the faith.

 

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