JULY 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12

All spiritual gifts come from God. Spiritual gifts which are varied, are given by God for the purpose of serving others so that members of the body of Christ will be edified. While Paul gave this message, God also wanted you, young readers, to know this too.

What would happen to you if your eyes suddenly decided to not see. They just shut down and refuse to do what they are supposed to do: watch and see. And then your eyes thought it best they should be eating. Can we use our eyes to eat? Of course not!

What about our ears – what if they refuse to work and do the listening but instead, try to carry us around? Can that work? Have you ever seen someone walking with his ears?

Finally, what if your hands suddenly don’t want to cooperate and want to instead smell? Can you smell with your hands? No one can! Impossible, you would think!

And you are right: it is impossible for the eyes to eat and for the ears to walk. That is what Paul was teaching us – that in the church, God has many of us doing different things according to what we are best suited for.

Your Sunday School teacher serves God by teaching your class; the church pianist serves by rendering good music during services; the usher helps newcomers to church find seats etc… The Bible says there are many ways of serving God.

What is yours?

Thought: What are some other ways people serve God?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me to know what my spiritual gift is and to use it to serve You faithfully in whatever area of service You lead me to. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.