God Cherishes Differences in People (June 3, 2013)

"God Cherishes Differences in People"

 

1Co 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.

Expanding the meaning of the words in this scripture (Strong's Concordance) could bring us to a clearer picture of what is said: Now there are different kinds of gifts.....there are different ways to serve with those gifts.....and there are a variety of affects as a result of using those gifts...

There are no two baseball players alike, no two pianists alike..likewise, there are no two Spiritual gifts in God's Kingdom which will operate in the same exact fashion. A look at the prophets of the old testament readily confirms this-personality is cherished by God. This is not to say that our un-sanctified personalities are perfect for the work He's given us to do, not by any means. The gift inside of us works perfectly with a perfectly submitted body, soul and spirit.

Sister Susie and Brother Bob may have the same type of gift, but it may not manifest exactly the same way through each of them. God knows what gift is needed at any given point in time and who He wants to call on to use the gift He's placed inside of them. Be submitted, stay in the Word, be humble! Simply be the sanctified you-ready and willing!