Ephesians 4: 11-12 A Gift for Each of Us!

Ephesians 4: 11-12 New King James Version (NKJV)

11 Christ chose some of us to be apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers, 12 so that his people would learn to serve and his body would grow strong.

Some find their gifts through prayer and supplications; some find their gifts through startling revelations directly from God.                                        Acts 9:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)                                              The Damascus Road: Saul Converted 1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

On this day Saul's life and the lives of many future Christians, were forever changed. Saul's calling and conversion were sudden and awe inspiring; but, for most of us, the calling comes in ways much less dramatic.

Regardless of the way we receive our gifts and our calls to service we have this assurance: He will always provide the know how, the resources and the stamina to do that which is in His will.

Romans 12:6-8New International Reader's Version (NIRV) 6 We all have gifts. They differ in keeping with the grace that God has given each of us. Do you have the gift of prophecy? Then use it in keeping with the faith you have. 7 Is it your gift to serve? Then serve. Is it teaching? Then teach. 8 Is it telling others how they should live? Then tell them. Is it giving to those who are in need? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

If you have not yet found your gift, rest assured that he has promised gifts to each of us and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you commit yourself to His Holy Will.

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!