“Spiritual Gifts”
Staying in Our Lane
When a construction company gets a
contract to build a building, that is their main function. While they may be responsible for painting
and other duties, they only build the building.
They will subcontract a painting company, electrical company, plumbers, and
other companies to fulfill specific tasks.
Painters do not install drop ceiling or work on the foundation, they
paint. Plumbers are not responsible for
ensuring that there is sufficient lighting throughout the building, they handle
the plumbing.
God expects each of us to function in
the gift that He has given us. When we operate
out of our specific gift, we do not function very well. Everyone is not called to the mission field
and everyone is not qualified to teach. It is essential that we LEARN or DISCOVER what
OUR gift is. We also need to understand HOW
God expects for us to function in that gift.
The gift is perfect and flawless and when used properly, it will fulfill
all that God intends for it to fulfill.
Romans 12:4-8
4 Just as our bodies have many parts
and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one
body, and we all belong to each other.
6 In his grace, God has given us
different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the
ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving
others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to
encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has
given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you
have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
