You are Gifted

You are gifted! God declares it to be so.

The word "gifts" in the Bible is a translation from the Greek word charisma and the root word for it is ‘grace’. Thus, spiritual gifts are unearned presents from God.

Each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made to play an awesome part in God’s kingdom. In using our gifts, we manifest the grace of God who generously endows us with all things good to glorify His Name. Our gifts are meant as a way of giving God’s glory back to Him.

The church is designed in such a way that each of us has a valued role particularly suited for us, but the problem is that we don’t always know what it is.

“How do I know what is my gift? What has God called me to do?”

In seeking to discover and use our gifts, we almost always start with trying to fit in. There is nothing wrong with that but it is not the right place to start.

When seeking to discover and use our gifts, we start by getting involved. Your spiritual gifts is given to you AND the church – so the discovery is from both parties. The church figures it out together with you. So rather than trying to do it alone, get involved. Receive feedback and grow.

However, to do so means we must be prepared to take the risk of failure and commitment.

It is true that sometimes we don't know how to fit in until we break out.

May God grant you courage to get involved for you are indeed gifted!