Unpacking Our Gifts

"Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness." - Rom 12:6-8

Dear CBC Family,

This weekend we will continue in our study of spiritual gifts by addressing the second place the gifts are found which is Romans 12. There are seven gifts listed here but remember that these lists are simply not exhaustive. One gift can be used in a number of ways just like tools can be.

It has been well said that: “Some people have the notion that following your spiritual gifts is spending the days and years of your life doing only those things which come naturally, easily, with no effort, discipline, or practice.” That simply is not true. The Apostle Paul said; “I worked harder than all of them yet it was not me, but Christ in me.” Sometimes the use of the gifts will require effort, sacrifice and endurance but, just like the gym, the efforts are well worth it.

Let’s gather together and learn to unpack and use our gifts.

This is a great study to bring a friend to that needs some truth in their life.

Blessings,

Pastor Scott