Daily Devotional
Are You Using God’s Gifts?
“For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”
1 Corinthians 14:31-33
March 27, 2023
Ponder This
I want my life to count for Jesus. I’m tired of sitting around, drawing breath, drawing a salary, and fighting to live while I live to fight. Do you want your life to count? Are you content to only sit around and endure until you die? One of these days soon we’re going to give an account.
God has called you to serve Him, and God has equipped you to serve Him. God has given to you at least one spiritual gift and possibly more.
As you use these gifts, remember, real revival doesn’t put you out of control; real revival brings you under the control of the Holy Spirit. God is the One who gives direction according to His Word. Your life is to be used for His purpose.
You are to take His gifts, discover them, develop them, and deploy them for Jesus.
- What would it look like to make your life count for Jesus by using His gifts in your life?
- How is the fruit of the Spirit evident in your life?
Practice This
Write down the spiritual gifts you see reflected in yourself. Write another list of the ones you would like to learn more about.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
