April 14, 2020 Higher Everyday Devotional :- GROW YOUR GIFTS
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HIGHER EVERYDAY
TUESDAY APRIL 14, 2020
GROW YOUR GIFTS
TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-7
MEMORY VERSE: “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands” (2 TIMOTHY 1:6).
Everybody has gifts or talents. Talent may be defined as a marked natural ability. Talents are gifts from God through nature, but spiritual gifts are given by God to a born again person. As a natural talent gets its possessor to excellence, so spiritual gifts make one to be extra-ordinary for God. Strive to discover your talent. It can help you in your choice of career. There are various areas of need in the church and society where talented persons can be helpful. Such areas include: singing, electrical/electronics, medical aid, building and maintenance.
Apostle Paul urged Bishop Timothy to “Stir up the gift of God” in him. Here, it refers to a particular spiritual gift that would help Timothy’s ministry. Spiritual gifts include: healing, word of wisdom, word of knowledge and working miracles (1 Corinthians 12:7-10).
Moses also imparted spiritual gifts onto his successor, Joshua. Gifts not stirred up and used frequently become blunt and may be lost. After salvation, get sanctified and Spirit-filled. You can receive and grow spiritual gifts by desire, holiness and fervent prayers.
QUOTE: You can receive and grow spiritual gifts.
CHALLENGE: Do not hide your talents, use them for Christ.
PRAYER: Lord, give me gifts for excellent service.