What spiritual gifts are evident in your life as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:7? Grounded in the Promise of 1 Corinthians 1:7 “Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Because Christ supplies everything needed for His church, you can expect at least one Spirit-given capacity to be operative in your life right now. Scripture’s Main Gift Lists at a Glance • Word of wisdom • Word of knowledge • Faith • Gifts of healing • Working of miracles • Prophecy • Distinguishing of spirits • Various kinds of tongues • Interpretation of tongues • Prophecy • Service (helps) • Teaching • Exhortation (encouragement) • Giving • Leading (administration) • Mercy • Apostleship • Prophetic ministry • Evangelism • Shepherding (pastoring) • Teaching • Speaking gifts • Serving gifts Recognizing the Gifts God Has Placed in You Look for repeated, Spirit-energized patterns the Lord uses to bless others: • You instinctively apply Scripture to complex issues, offering clear counsel → word of wisdom. • You grasp biblical truths quickly and recall them precisely → word of knowledge or teaching. • You remain confident of God’s power when others waver → gift of faith. • People experience healing when you pray for them → gifts of healing. • Situations change supernaturally through your obedience → working of miracles. • You sense and declare timely messages that align with Scripture and edify believers → prophecy. • You discern motives or spiritual influences accurately → distinguishing of spirits. • You pray or praise in an unlearned language that strengthens you or the church when interpreted → tongues / interpretation. • You quietly relieve practical burdens, freeing others to serve → service/helps. • You motivate discouraged hearts to press on in Christ → exhortation. • You contribute resources generously and joyfully → giving. • You organize people and projects so ministry flourishes → leading/administration. • You feel deep compassion, especially for the hurting or overlooked, and act on it → mercy. • You naturally share the gospel and see people respond → evangelism. • You nurture and guard believers, guiding them toward maturity → shepherding/pastoring. Practical Indicators That a Gift Is Evident • Consistency — the ability shows up again and again, not merely once. • Effectiveness — others are genuinely helped and Christ is honored (1 Corinthians 12:7). • Affirmation — mature believers recognize and confirm the fruit. • Joy — you sense the Spirit’s pleasure when exercising the ability. Stewarding What the Spirit Has Given • Stay anchored in Scripture; the Word refines every gift (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Walk in love, because gifts without love gain nothing (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). • Serve within the local church, where gifts were designed to function (Ephesians 4:16). • Remain teachable; the Lord often sharpens gifts through other believers (Proverbs 27:17). • Fan into flame what God has entrusted (2 Timothy 1:6), confident that “He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Living Between Gift and Glory Every grace you experience today is a preview of the day “when He appears, we shall be like Him” (1 John 3:2). Until then, exercise the spiritual gifts evident in your life “as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Pt 4:10), building up Christ’s body and pointing hearts to His soon return. |
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