Do You Know Your Gift? Are You Using it?

[thelionsroar1]

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." Rom. 12:6-8

"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kids of tongues, and to still another the interpretations of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He gives them to each other, just as He determines." 1 Cor. 12:7-11


Do you know your gift? Are you using it?

 

[isac1989]

For the time being I only know I have the gift of tongues, and I'm using it and I believe helps a lot when praying.
Hope to receive more gifts when the Holy Spirit wants.
Thanks for asking, what about you lion?

God bless!

 

[thelionsroar1]

Out of the major gifts, God has blessed me with the gift of teaching.

But he has also instilled in me the gift to write.

 

[OneOfTheMany]

I have the gift of good musical ears, and I try to develop it every day.

 

[truthinmyheart]

I was told by a member of our congregation who has the gift of prophecy that I possess the gift of faith. I have used it, I believe, after i finish praying and I know that the lord is already working to answer my prayers.

 

[JCFantasy23]

The gift of compassion, and the gift of writing. Those are the ones I've noticed so far.

 

[GregoryTurner]

Would playing 11 different instruments be considered a "gift"?

 

[Laloni]

Would playing 11 different instruments be considered a "gift"?

uuhh, yaha! Those would be the talents that are not to be buried, they should bring increase to God.

The Parable of the Talents


Matt 25:14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.
29 ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

 

[GregoryTurner]

I knew it was a talent, but talents and gifts as referred to in this thread are two different things? maybe not?

 

[thelionsroar1]

If playing 11 different instruments is just a hobby, then I'd say that it is just a talent.

But, if it is the area that God is using to use you, then I'd say that it is the a gift that God has given you to use for His glory.

 

[GregoryTurner]

I use it when allowed... some churches are "booked" up and want someone to play something different than what is already there. I have played bass a few times for the church we are attending now.

 

[mrsbentine]

I have the gift of photography and have used it to help others grieve there loss. But I would like to learn and grow how I could use it more unto the lord.

 

[sk8Joyful]

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
Rom. 12:6-8
"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
1 Cor. 12:7-11
Do you know your gift? Are you using it?

The Lord's seen fit to bless me with gifts like Faith singing, knowledge healing friendship, teaching encourage & others

 

[Shulamite]

He has measured out to me the gift of teaching adult classes, discernment, faith and being a good listener.

I am glad you posted this because there is a point I'd like to make, with humility. We all need to remember that it is Yeshua who apportions to each a measure of grace as He sees fit, to fulfill His plan... Since we each received from Him what we have, always be humble in remembering we did not choose our gifts for ourselves, He did.

Also, one gift is not above another. I have sadly seen some compare gifts as if one were greater than another. One may say, "Well, why are you not entertaining guests or helping in the church as much as I am?" Well, that person may have been given the gift of teaching a class and raising a family, which is a ministry unto the Lord! We each have a calling from the Lord. Different ministries and callings, same Yeshua!

Thanks for starting this thread.

 

[DesertJoe]

The Gift of relaxation (Be still & Know that I am God",from psalm 46:10)

 

[Shulamite]

The Gift of relaxation (Be still & Know that I am God",from psalm 46:10)

I like that gift!

 

[Visibre]

I think my gifts are the ability to cast out demons
and to sense peoples feelings, and to help them when they're unhappy

It scares me a little bit about the whole demon thing, but,
It works, and I JUST KNOW God is so close at those moments,
I'm not afraid anymore

 

[Shulamite]

Thankyou for sharing that.........

 

[thelionsroar1]

I think my gifts are the ability to cast out demons
and to sense peoples feelings, and to help them when they're unhappy

It scares me a little bit about the whole demon thing, but,
It works, and I JUST KNOW God is so close at those moments,
I'm not afraid anymore

Amen. I have had some experience fighting with demons, and it definitely takes a close relationship with the Lord to go through that unscathed.

I think that being able to sense feelings and to help people would fall under the gift of mercy that Romans talks about.

 

[thelionsroar1]

He has measured out to me the gift of teaching adult classes, discernment, faith and being a good listener.

I am glad you posted this because there is a point I'd like to make, with humility. We all need to remember that it is Yeshua who apportions to each a measure of grace as He sees fit, to fulfill His plan... Since we each received from Him what we have, always be humble in remembering we did not choose our gifts for ourselves, He did.

Also, one gift is not above another. I have sadly seen some compare gifts as if one were greater than another. One may say, "Well, why are you not entertaining guests or helping in the church as much as I am?" Well, that person may have been given the gift of teaching a class and raising a family, which is a ministry unto the Lord! We each have a calling from the Lord. Different ministries and callings, same Yeshua!

Thanks for starting this thread.

I agree with you that we all have an equal calling, and that all the gifts have equal value.

But Paul says in 1 Corinthians 12 to "eagerly desire the greater gifts."

"And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having the gifts of healing [notice the distinction here of different gifts of healing], those able to help others, those with the gift of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues [referring to interpreters here].

"Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But eagerly desire the greater gifts." 1 Cor. 12: 28-31

The gifts all are equal in value, and we are equally blessed to have them appointed to us.

But there are some gifts that are more powerful and useful than others.