I realize that I have belabored our way through the various Motivational Gifts of the Spirit. Furthermore, over the course of the summer, we have gone through the positions that are ours in Christ Jesus as God’s Beloved, Blessed, Chosen, Redeemed Child, heir of the kingdom, Servant by choice, Enlightened, New Creation, Declared Saint, Mighty Warrior and Gifted follower. In each position granted us in Christ Jesus, we are immediately made whole; except in that of our Motivational Gift. Why would that be? Because God is wise; He knew our heart’s tendency to pride, so He made certain no one could stand alone as an island.
ONE BODY, MANY PARTS
Companionship, interdependence, and communion are necessary components for the gospel to be spread; so that, the church might thrive and grow. Therefore, God gave motivational gifts to men and women in a manner to ascertain the growth of the church, as they work together.
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Ephesians 4:7-8
EVERY ONE HAS A SPIRITUAL MOTIVATIONAL GIFT
Every one who accepted Christ as their Savior has a spiritual motivational gift; whether we know it or not. Jesus purchased this on Calvary and; then, brought it to fruition with His resurrection. No one has been excluded. For that reason, we do need to study, learn of our own gift. I urge you to get Charles Stanley’s series, “God’s Children Gifted for Ministry”.
As we continue, I do want to point out the importance of learning to love and honor each other’s gifts through understanding the intricate functions of the many parts of God’s Church.
Because we took a while going through the gifts, I have written you this poem to remind you of each motivational gifts of the Spirit.
Motivational Gifts of the Spirit
The Prophet with His Sword doth stand
Reminding us of God’s command
To live a life of Righteousness
That we might find in God our Bliss
The teacher doth research each word
Discovering when men speak absurd
To never, ever compromise
That through God’s Word we can be wise
As Mercy comes with Gift of Grace
A smile of joy across her face
Searching for broken hearts she finds
Each cut and scar with love she binds
While service works from morn to night
Wanting each part to be just right
Seeking evermore to please
A thank you puts their heart at ease
Exhorter comes with comfort praise
To help each one their spirit raise
With steps designed as one, two, three
To follow close, your heart to free
The Giver comes with cautious eye
Needing to know the how and why
A Brilliant Mind, a financier
Who saves, to give then without fear
And then there is the one who leads
Who cannot hear naysayers pleads
The focus always straight ahead
Complete the task as God has led.
CONCLUDING TWEETS
[tweetthis]God gave you a spiritual motivational gift, do you know what yours is?[/tweetthis]
[tweetthis]Knowing about the integral parts of the church body, leads to unity[/tweetthis]
DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?
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A Broken and Contrite Heart, I published in 2010, answers the question, “What do I do when I keep falling into the same sin? Does God hate me because I keep failing to get this right? So, where do I begin again and find joy in my salvation; after, falling. If you want to know more about this book or the other books I have written: You can find a link at: Book Resources.
©Effie Darlene Barba, 2017
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