"There are different kinds of "gifts" but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord." 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 (NIV)"God's various gifts are handed out; but they all originate in God's Spirit. God's various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they originate in God's Spirit . God's various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God Himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The variety is wonderful..." 1 Cor. 12:4-5 (msg)
What a beautiful bouquet of giftedness God has created in The Body of Christ! Each believer is Gifted by God with at least one or more gift by The Lord for His Purposes to unfold around the world for His Glory. Do you know what your gift/gifts are? Just like in the picture of this beautiful bouquet, you have been placed in the Body of Christ when you become a believer for specific purposes that will cause you to "Know Christ~Share Christ~Lead Others To Do The Same"! (words that Jaye Martin often uses to sharpen and cheers us on like a Flower Gardner!)
As we look at this beautiful bouquet do you see yourself? You may have gifts that God uses behind the scenes like the beautiful greenery and accent flowers that make this beautiful bouquet balanced in many ways! You may have gifts that God uses out front like the flowers that our eyes are drawn to that make this beautiful bouquet eye catching! No matter where we see ourselves, behind the scenes serving or out front leading, just like in this beautiful bouquet, "each person is given something to do that shows who God is" 1 Cor.12:5 (msg)!
As we look at this beautiful bouquet do you need some extra help discovering and/or sharpening your gifts God has given you? Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Jaye Martin or anyone on her Gifted2Go team so that we can serve you with the encouragement God has given us as we continue to study and learn about how we are all Gifted By God...Just The Way We Are!!
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the "fragrance" of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those that are being saved ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 (NIV)
