"Now there are diversities [differences] of gifts, but the same Spirit. . . And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all." 1 Corinthians 12:4,6.
I read this passage earlier in the week and a few observations caught my attention. I'd like to share them with you for your encouragement. First off, I noticed the mention of gifts. We all have unique talents or gifts, and even if more than one of us has the same gift (like teaching) they each have a different way of expressing it, including their own unique touch. Some common gifts are: teaching, photography, writing, singing, writing music, playing instruments and the list goes on. These gifts, though they are all different, have something in common. Do you know what the commonality is, the thing that links these unique gifts together? It's all about their message. We write because we have a message to share with readers, we play instruments to bring out the message through song, and we take pictures that tell a story. Isn't it incredible how God uses our gifts to help us impart His message to others? Then I noticed the mention of differences. Just because we're different doesn't mean that it's a bad thing. It's what makes us unique. There is only one YOU. And only YOU can bring that certain message to others through the talent that fits your one-of-a-kind personality. Think of our bodies. On the outside, we're one solid person. A look inside tells us a different story. We have lungs, a heart, a pancreas, kidneys. All these different parts of the body work together for one, common purpose: to keep us alive. We all have different abilities and at the same time, we're one solid unit (or body) if we're working together to fulfill our ultimate purpose: spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So go out, armed with the Gospel message, and write, sing, take photos, or do whatever it is you need to do in order to reach the world with your unique message. Have a blessed weekend, friends!
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