To Each HIs Own

The fact that each of us is gifted in the Spirit for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7) is an outstanding one. Yet ask Christians what their gifts are, and either they hedge their answer or become self deprecating in a way that appears as though they really don’t possess those gifts. Yet those gifts are what bring about the fullness of Christ in His church (Ephesians 4:12). In other words, the practice of our gifts in fact hasten our maturity in Christ. Not only that, we bear witness of God’s great salvation in Christ with those gifts (Hebrews 2:4). Therefore, dear Christian, rejoice that the Spirit apportions and wills those gifts (1 Corinthians 12:11) to each of us.