So when was the Last time, you asked God , how to use your spiritual gifts? 🎁
Let’s dive into the Word!
All of 1 Corinthians 12 is a message on its own.
⚔️“There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” 1 Corinthians 12:6 NIV
⚔️“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;” Romans 12:6 NIV
⚔️“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 NIV
- ONE OF THE MAJOR REASON WHY I LOVE EVANGELISM! GO OUT AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL! GO OUT AND SERVE OTHERS.
⚔️“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” Matthew 25:23 NIV
- Go and be faithful with what God has given you! Use your phone to record that video! Use your mouth to speak about things you are passionate about that can help another person.
DON’T BURY YOUR TALENTS! USE THEM! JESUS GAVE THEM TO YOU FREELY SO USE THEM FOR THE KINGDOM.
In Matthew 25, it starts off with the Parable of the Ten Virgins. This parable is based on the body of Christ. 5 virgins were prepared for the Bridegroom’s return so when they went out they brought extra oil so that their lamp was able to burn all night as they waited. Then the 5 foolish virgins were unprepared and didn’t bring oil knowing that they were going to be outside all night long.
So my question to you is …. are you prepared? Do you have oil stored up for the Lord’s return?
If not, here's how you can store up oil.
Get into deeper intimacy with the Father, Pray, and pray daily. We have time for everything else so we have time to pray. Next, our heart posture and worship are so important. Pray daily for your heart to not grow weary but for your heart towards the Lord regardless of the things that happen in the World. Fasting is another way to grow deeper with the Lord. Fasting with the body (corporately) or by yourself is another way. Above all things, it’s to sit with the Lord and hear his voice, obey him, and do his will. You can't go wrong by simply loving the Father, he guides you on the rest.
Matthew 25:14 is the Parable of the Bags of Gold
The master gave one servant 5 bags, another 2 bags, and another 1 bag of gold. When the master returned the servants with 5 bags and 2 bags of gold had been faithful and multipled the gold. As for the servant with 1 bag of gold, he buried the gold. This is in connection with the things God has given us. Things the Lord has placed in our laps for us to use, instructions that Christ has given us and what have we done with it? When you see that you have a talent that the Lord has given you, what have you done with it? Have you submitted it to the lord for instructions? Have you sought the Lord for how to use it for his kingdom?
We need to ask questions to the Lord and wait for his response. Wait on the Lord, because he will renew your strength. Wait on the lord and he will guide you. Wait well!
Matthew 25:31 is The Sheep and the Goats
This is when Jesus is talking about the end times. He mentions that he will come back with all the angels. This is when the Lord will separate sheep from goats, or in layman's terms kingdom people ( people for the Lord) and unbelievers and naysayers. This section of the chapter is kind of like a guide to how we should treat others and treat the Lord. it is a rule book with plain instructions for those who have the heart to do his will and not by works but there grace by faith.
I hope you can read Matthew 25, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you can learn more than what I wrote here. Expand your knowledge, sit before the Lord, and read more.
with love, Mesinze