Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 

 "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.  And there are differences 

of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of 

operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given 

to every man to profit withal."

    Each believer, being a heir of God, has the same amount of grace placed to his credit in the heavenly bank, on which he can draw in time of need. Remember the parable of the Ten pounds, each servant received the same amount, one pound. But there are great diversities in the gifts with which we are endowed. Some have five, others two, and most only one. Spiritual Gifts are given from (v8-11) and it is a comfort to learn that to everyone something is allotted, "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will." (1Cor. 12:11).
   Scripture tells us that  these gifts are given by the Holy Spirit "dividing" to every man as he will. We do not know what time or place this Divine event will happen to us? Perhaps at the moment of our regeneration, (being saved). However, it is important to bear in mind that our gifts will probably correspond with our natural endowment. Hence our Lord tells us that to every man was given according to his several ability, "And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey." (Matt.25:15). My Friends, May God Richly Bless You As You Take Your Journey With Our Lord! And remember the parable of the Ten pounds! Use what God gives you or you could lose it all.
Amen!

Reading:  (1Cor.12:1-11)
                (Luke 25:11-27)
                (Matt. 25:14-30)
Ref: (HG SB, DSB)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry