Gifts For the Church

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 (New Living Translation)

Paul Gives Thanks to God

4 I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. 5 Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. 6 This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. 7 Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 9 God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

 Yesterday we focused on Christ’s return in this passage. Today, take note of what you do while waiting … anticipating His return. God has “invited you into partnership with His Son” to use “the gracious gifts He has given you” to “enrich your church”. Your spiritual gift is not give to benefit you. It is given to benefit the Body of Christ. Where will you use your gift this week … today?