MORNING MANNA 6-2-21
GOD’S GIFTS
“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”– 1 Cor. 12:4-6
Every believer has been equipped by God to serve the Lord in some way, and that should result in us serving others. As 1 Peter 1:10 says,“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
We are all different for a reason. Just as the various members of our body serve different functions each member of the church has a job to do. That being the case it behoves us to discover our gifts and discharge our duties. That’s what enables a church to fulfill its ministry. Although each member functions in a different way they are to labor in harmony with the entire body. And when we do that there won’t be any divisions in the body and each member will “have the same care one for another” ( 1 Cor. 12:25).
Every member needs to serve and to be served. Not only do you meet the needs of others, you meet a need in your own life – the need to serve. When you are good to others you are always best to yourself. But best of all, when you serve others you are serving God- fulfilling the role for which He designed you. And that makes it all worthwhile. When you fail to use your gift and meet the needs of others you deprive yourself of a need in your own life, as well as the reward you could have had. Don’t waste your gift. Use it for the glory of God and the good of others and you will be blessed. -HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
