Numbers Chapter 7: Verses 4-5 (NLT Translation)
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Receive these gifts and use these oxen and wagons for transporting the Tabernacle. Distribute them among the Levites according to the work they have to do.”
1 Corinthians Chapter 12: Verse 7 (NLT Translation)
A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
The people of Israel voluntarily gifted all that was required for the service of the Temple. God ensured that those He had called into His service were given both the talent and skills, as well as the practical items they needed in order to do what He required of them. But, as Paul explained to the Corinthian Church, He will also give us spiritual gifts as well. And the main purpose for those is so that we can help each other, thus also being good ambassadors of Jesus. If God asks us to do something He will give us everything we need. Our job is to use the gifts that we are given. Mother Theresa said, “I am not called to be successful, but to be faithful.” So we too need to be faithful in using the gifts that God has given to us. In doing so, we are giving glory to Him, but as Paul says, we are also helping others.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your provision and for every gift You have given to me. Help me to use them wisely, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, and for Your glory. I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.