You likely have heard or even used the phrase, “you are gifted” to describe a person that has a special ability that most people do not have. A person that can sing or play a musical instrument. It might be someone that can paint or draw artistically. We even say that of athletes that excel above others in their position. But when it comes to recognizing a special ability in ourselves, most of us, including me, don’t like to think of ourselves as “gifted” with being able to do anything special.  However, when it comes to our spiritual life, it is vitally important to recognize that you are gifted. Our spiritual giftedness is different from a natural talent or skill; it comes from God and is for his glory. Thus the term “spiritual gift” because it is just that; a gift from God that is given through the Holy Spirit. Since God has given you a spiritual gift the question of the day is: have you opened that gift?  Sunday we will look into Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, chapter 4, where he gives a description of the source of spiritual gifts, how they are given to Christ’s followers and what their purpose is in the kingdom of God. 

My message on Sunday is the first part of a journey I invite you to take. Throughout this year we will offer at various times a 7 week class on Spiritual Gifts that will help you understand what Scripture teaches about Spiritual Gifts and how you can open and use your gifts in the ministry of our church. The second week of February we are offering the class at 3 different times throughout the week. Click the button below for more information about times of the classes and register for one if a time works for you. If you don’t take the class this time it will be offered several times throughout the year. If you are in a small group your leader may decide to do it as one of your group studies. I would like to see most, if not all adults in our church take this class in 2024. 

If you are a follower of Christ, you are a gifted person! Open that gift and see what God has given you and how you can use it for His glory.