1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.
And what are the different kinds of gifts? Well there are the "mystical" gifts like the gift of the Word of Knowledge, or the gift of a heavenly tongue or the gift of healing the sick. Then there are the practical gifts such as the gift of administration or the gift of leadership or the gift of teaching. And then there are the gifts of service such as the gift of giving or the gift of helps. They are each unique and different and their working out in our lives is also unique and different however since they are all distributed by the same Spirit they are to be displayed in such a way as to have the fragrance of Christ. Which is humble, gentle, loving, others centered peaceable, & among other things unifying as the book of James states here...
James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
These are the unmistakable earmarks of the presence and authorship of Christ. So then these giftings as they are worked out with these Godly attitudes substantiate the hand print of God in our lives. It is through these gifts and an attitude like that of Christ that He uses to accomplish His Will on earth as it is in heaven.
APPLICATION
I operate in the gift of discernment and the gift of exhortation. I will find a way to be used by God in these gifts today in the most humble and gentle manner.
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