The Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge, through the same Spirit. To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He welts.

While meditating on why some prayers get answered and some don't, an amazing thought came to my heart. People get good at what they do the most, an example being sports.

Many Christians go through life, with little or no growth in their relationship with God. The reasons are many and varied, but the most common one is lack of knowledge. Many new Christians are completely unaware of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts He brings. The biggest reason for this is, the Word of God is not a part of their life.

Upon salvation, God gave each of us the Holy Spirit, in what is called the fruits of the spirit. They are listed in Galatians 5:22-23. These fruits, when exercised, lead us according to God's will. The Holy Spirit helps us all the way. These fruits in turn lead us to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is where we use the power of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus name, to accomplish our mission from God. All of this is mentioned in our verse for today.

So ask yourself, why would I not take advantage of the same Holy Spirit that worked in Jesus life, His miracles, including His resurrection. When you realize the awesome power in Jesus name and the Holy Spirit, you will realize that God is always with you.

In the next two or three weeks, I will give a brief explanation of how you go about getting baptized in the Holy Spirit. It is not some big ordeal, all it takes is wanting it in your heart.

So, if you aren't ready to step up, you will stagnate, and not fulfill God's plan in your life. If you are ready, it will be one of the best decisions you ever made, next to accepting Jesus as your personal savior. God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord!

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Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise the Lord!

Amen