Daily Devotion for May 19, 2025

Devotion:

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Read Romans 12:3-8.

This passage begins with a call to living humbly, not thinking too highly of ourselves. It goes on to point out that each of us has gifts, given to us by the Holy Spirit; and these gifts are to be used in the church, the body of Christ. As an example, if I am given the gift of teaching, then I am to teach. If I do not use that gift, then the church body will not be fully functioning, just as my body would not be fully functioning if I were to choose not to use my left arm.

Sometimes in the church, we do well at helping people discover their gifts. We have tests or surveys that are really good at discerning what those are. But all too often, this discovery of gifts is seen as simply another aspect of self-discovery, like determining our personality types, whether we are introverts or extroverts, and so on. Each and every Christian should indeed know what their gifts are. But that discovery is only the first step in a process that is incomplete until the second step is taken – putting those gifts to work in the church and community.

Personal Worship Option:

Spend a bit of time today, reflecting on your gifts for ministry. Are you fully using those gifts in the church? If not, contact a staff member or church leader and find your next ministry.