Gifted to give – Lifted to live..!

Let’s read Romans 12: 6 - 8

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully”.

If you are a member of the body of Christ (Church) you are surely gifted with a unique functionality. There is a specific function which God wants to accomplish only through you. This gift will remain for life unless you choose to reject or ignore it. 

“Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness” (Matthew 10:1).  These twelve were empowered with gifts to proclaim the Gospel. Jesus also said “Freely you have received; freely give”. One of the twelve who also received freely was Judas Iscariot. He was also given the gift of ministry but he rejected it. He chose to be unfaithful and finally betrayed Jesus himself..! (read Matthew 26: 47-56). 

“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked” (Luke 12:48b). Have you unboxed your gift from God yet? Do you know what is GIVEN unto you? Do you know what is EXPECTED from you?

Man’s standard is to be stingy; God’s standard is to give cheerfully. Any gift that we receive from God should be passed on with cheerfulness. The more you give, the more you receive. God made us alive in Christ and gave us the gift of abundant and eternal life. God wants to lift you up to Christ’s standard so you can live the sacrificial life of Christ..!

RECEIVE humbly – GIVE cheerfully – LIVE abundantly..!!