Daily Scripture Verse – Romans 12:6-8
Romans 12:6-8 – 6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7f it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
What’s your gift? Do you have trouble answering that question some days? I know I sure do. If someone were to walk up to me and ask that right now, I’d have a tough time just picking one thing. Paul points out that each of us has different gifts according to God’s plan for us. The context around the verse of this chapter is about becoming a living sacrifice for God and submitting to being our portion of the body of Christ here on earth. Each one of us have gifts to support that body.
This is also a good lesson for those of us that try to do ‘everything’. I don’t think being ‘obsessive-compulsive’ is one God’s true gifts :-). It’s just a sign that we don’t trust other’s to use their talents to complete the tasks. It’s impossible to do everything yourself. You will need someone else’s help. You will need God’s help. It’s a fact of life. It’s part of God’s plan as well. He asks us to submit to one another in service and in love.
Prayer
Father, Thank you for the gifts that You have given to me and the enjoyment I receive from utilizing my talents. Help me today to see where I may use those talents to further Your kingdom, to server others, and to allow others to serve me. I praise all the amazing gifts that I see in myself and the others around me. Let us be blessings to each other as long as we live.
In this day, just as yesterday, Your grace is sufficient for me.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
