August 25, 2013
“There are
Diversities of Gifts, but the same Spirit. But the Manifestation of the Spirit
is given to every man to profit withal.”
~ 1 Cor. 12:4-7
These past few weeks we have
taken in much information regarding the “workings” of the Holy Ghost which was
given by Father God in the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour. The
Greatest Gift of God, which is Eternal life, Encouraging Gifts, Illuminating
Gifts, Convicting Gift, Love and Kindness, etc.
Consider this: Gifts for the
Body, The Soul, and The Spirit, all given to enhance the Body of Christ. In our
Message today we explore the “Diversities of Gifts through the Holy Ghost. Among these unique Diversities are:
Administrations, Operations, and the Manifestation of the Spirit. Scripture
teaches us these Gifts are given to us to profit by the following ways: Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles,
Prophecy, Discerning of Spirits, Divers Kinds of Tongues, Interpretation of
Tongues. The Holy Ghost Baptism brings us all together in One Spirit, whether
we be Jew or Gentile, bond or free, we have been all made to drink into One
Spirit. We are encouraged by Scripture
to be Zealous of these Spiritual Gifts and their Diversities, zealous for them
for one reason, to edify the Church that is the Body of Christ. 1 Cor. 12:28 C God has also set in the
Church Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Miracles, Gifts of Healing, Helps,
Governments, and Diversities of Tongues. Diversities simply means that God gave
variety for balance to the Church. He divided His Gifts into various operations
that there might be an increase in His Church. For while we are One Body in
Him, we have many characteristics and differences, thus His Gifts bring balance
to His Church. While Prophetic Gifts may not be what you do, you have a great
variety of Gifts available. Together we make up the Body of Christ moving in
the Gifts, Operations, and Administrations. None are greater than the other and
the Greatest of all is that we have Charity, that we have a God-like love for
one another! While there are many
differences in the Body of Christ it is important that we recognize our gifting
and be faithful to operate in them as the Holy Ghost prompts us. O Holy Ghost
move upon your Church and help us be faithful to your bidding.
Loving you, Pastor
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