by MarryEdwardd | 18 May 2020 08:46 pm05
Shalom! May the great name of our Lord Jesus Christ be forever blessed. Today, we gather to explore the Word of God and reflect on an essential truth: it is vital for every believer to be born again and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s work is to sanctify us, to make us holy as our Heavenly Father is holy:
“Since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy'” (1 Peter 1:16, ESV).
The Holy Spirit also works in us to draw others to Christ, equipping each of us with unique gifts and callings (1 Corinthians 12:4–7). These gifts are not given randomly—they are divinely designed to reflect God’s purposes and to distinguish one believer from another.
When the Holy Spirit comes upon a person, He imparts a specific gift or manifestation of grace. No two people are identical in their gifts. While some may have similar ministries or callings, the Spirit’s distribution is intentional and unique, tailored to each individual’s role in God’s plan.
1 Corinthians 12:4–7 (NIV) says:
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
This passage shows that the Spirit equips each believer for the common good, emphasizing that God’s gifts are not for self-glory or comparison.
To understand the uniqueness of God’s calling, let’s examine three great prophets: Moses, Daniel, and Isaiah.
Moses did not prophesy about the end times. His calling was to lead Israel, reveal God’s Law, and establish the priesthood. He was anointed to deliver God’s people from slavery and lead them into the Promised Land.
“Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak” (Exodus 4:12, ESV).
Moses’ gift was administration, leadership, and revelation of God’s law. He communed with God face-to-face, yet his ministry focused on the past and present responsibilities of God’s people, rather than visions of the far future.
Daniel’s prophetic ministry contrasts with Moses’. While he did not walk with God face-to-face in the same way, God revealed to him visions of the end times: the rise of kingdoms, the coming Antichrist, and the final establishment of God’s kingdom.
“But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase” (Daniel 12:4, ESV).
Daniel’s gift highlights the Spirit’s work in revelation and interpretation of visions, showing that God equips some to see beyond the immediate into the eternal plan.
Isaiah’s ministry reveals a third unique gifting. God gave him visions of the Messiah’s coming, His birth, and His sacrificial death, clearly prophesying the redemption of humanity long before the New Testament era.
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14, ESV).
Isaiah’s gift demonstrates that some are uniquely equipped to foresee and proclaim God’s redemptive plan, bridging the Old and New Testaments.
Humans naturally compare themselves to others, but Scripture warns against this:
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV).
Wanting to be like someone else is a sure way to quench the Spirit in you. Even identical twins, who may appear alike, have differences upon closer inspection. God intentionally designed each believer with unique gifts and callings, suited to His divine purpose.
The Spirit’s distribution of gifts serves a clear purpose: to draw others to Christ and build up the Body of Christ. Embracing your unique gift is obedience to God and participation in His kingdom work.
Leadership gifts (like Moses) direct and organize God’s people.
Revelation gifts (like Daniel) illuminate God’s plans.
Messianic prophecy gifts (like Isaiah) point humanity to salvation through Christ.
No gift is greater or lesser—each is essential in God’s design.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10, ESV).
Walk in what God has placed inside you. Nurture it, cultivate it, and allow the Spirit to use it for His glory. Do not suppress or envy the gifts of others, but celebrate the diversity of God’s Spirit at work.
God has designed every believer with a unique calling and a specific gift. These gifts are not meant for comparison, but for service, growth, and drawing others to Christ. Recognizing, embracing, and stewarding your gift is vital to fulfilling your purpose in God’s kingdom.
May the Lord help each of us identify, develop, and faithfully walk in the gifts He has placed within us, so that we do not quench the Spirit within. Amen.
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