“Now there are Diversities of Gifts, but the same Spirit. But the manifestation of the Spirit is Given to every man to profit withal.”
Perhaps you may have been nudged in the past by a well-meaning friend to be used of the Lord in His Gifts. There are many Gifts that God has given to the Body of Christ. Perhaps you will find a specific Gift that touches your heart in these Messages and you will welcome the opportunity to use that Gift for the Glory of the Lord. As we move into the 12th Chapter of 1 Cor. There God nudges the Apostle Paul to elaborate on the Gifts that He has given to the Church. All the Gifts come from God and are for His People, the Born Again Believers! Consider the Scriptures in your future devotions: 1Cor. 12; Rom. 12: Col. 1:10-12 – it is somewhat mind boggling as you read and reread these Passages of Scriptures for we hear there are Administrations, Operations, and Spiritual Gifts; all these of the same Spirit of God and in most cases are for the edifying of the Church. The Scripture calls them “Diversities of Gifts!” Diverse means Varity, a range of different things. We are living in a season of Diversities. Humanity seems to believe that they can do whatever they desire without any regard to the Commandments of God... It is a season of change, a huge opportunity to Fight the Good Fight of Faith! – Changes in Church schedules, Changes in the Revisions of God’s Word – even changes going on in the flesh: I’m not like God created me, I think I’ll change my gender. I’m resigned to say Christian Life has been so changed to be comfortable that there is little ‘fire & damnation” of the past. Jer. 50:20 declares “There is the sound of Battle in the land!” It is a war against the Holiness of God, the reverence of His Unchangeable Word: The forsaking of assembling together. The hour is upon us to increase in Spiritual Matters! Why? “That we might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the Knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to His Glorious Power, unto all patience and Longsuffering with Joyfulness;” As we increase, let us walk in the Diversities of God’s Great Gifts; the path of slumber and ‘at ease’ will not work ...We must be diligent to seek the Power of the many Gifts that God has given to us. O God, May we be alert in this hour-awaken to the Diversities of the Spirit of God! I hear this deep in my soul “Stir up the Gift of God!” it is mandatory for the days ahead! Let us Desire God’s Gifts! Loving you, Pastor
The Benediction — Heavenly Father, You our God, and we come to you in Jesus Great Name, a Name above all names! We thank You for the many Gifts You have given to us! Spiritual Gifts, Operations and Administrations of Gifts! Come Lord Jesus and evade our hearts and our lives that we might be a greater warrior for You in this great hour of devastation. O Holy Spirit of God, touch Your Church one more time with the Power of Your Anointing that the Church of the Living God will arise with Healing for all mankind! We give You the Highest Praise for You are a Powerful leader in our life. Nudge us with a fresh touch of Your Glory and Power. Surround our families and loved ones with Your Grace and draw them unto Yourself in Salvation Power. We ask these things in the Name of our Father, His Loving Son, and the Precious Holy Ghost! Amen
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