February 4, 2022
Gifts and Callings Can Never be Withdrawn
My beloved child do not think more highly of yourself than you ought to. Everyone is given a gift and I do not look at one gift as higher or better than another gift. The gifts I give you are without repentance. (Romans 11:29) Paul said, ‘because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given you. Just as your body has many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body.
We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So, if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. (Romans 12:3-8, 12-13)Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. (Romans 12:9-11)
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble and keep on praying. (Romans 12:12-21) When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13) My gifts and callings can never be withdrawn. (Romans 11:28-32) Use your gifts to the best of your ability and I the Lord God will bless your effort and give you good success!
