Your Spiritual Gift(s)

Do you know what spiritual gift or gifts you have? Paul mentions the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, as well as in his letter to the church in Ephesus. Have you discovered how the Holy Spirit has gifted you? Gifts are defined by the benefit they give. That's why there's a difference between a talent and a spiritual gift.
For example, singing isn't a spiritual gift. Lots of people can sing. However, the people in our church that lead us in worship, sacrifices nights for practice and weekends for our services. Their spiritual gift is service, and their vocal ability gives them the opportunity to practice their spiritual gift. If these gifted folks were suddenly unable to sing, they would find another way to serve.
You don't need talent to be gifted. The Spirit has given you a gift that you can use to build up others. Maybe it is giving. Maybe it is teaching. Maybe it leadership. What do you think it could be?
Using your spiritual gift puts purpose into everything you do. It becomes an act of obedience to God. It goes from being a hobby to being a ministry. You're not just playing the piano, or working in the nursery, or leading a committee, or dropping a few bucks in the plate--you're ministering to others. You are doing the work of God. The result is that the seemingly mundane details take on new meaning--suddenly they are filled with eternal significance. Discover your spiritual gift and put it to use.

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