Survey: Which gift(s) do you possess?

[eahaddix]

:gift: :hmm: Paul instructs us to develop spiritual gifts that edify other believers (1 Corinthians 14:12 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2014:12;&version=31;)). Which gift(s) of the Spirit (ref. 1 Corinthians 12 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2012;&version=31;)) do you possess? And what have you done with your spiritual gift(s)?

[eahaddix]

:popcorn:

[TLIR]

I think it is hard for people to say what gift or gifts they have due to humility or uncertainty. Perhaps you could lead the way with your own ideas.

[Budgies]

Apparently, I have "the manifestation of the Spirit," which every believer has. 1 Cor. 12:7. I have some traits embodied in some of the other gifts (e.g., sometimes I'm wise), but I wouldn't necessarily characterize each trait as a gift in the context of 1 Cor. 12.

[Brandli5]

I am not saying I have this gift or not. But a good gift to have is the gift of Giving.

Giving of time and of yourself to help someone. If you know of a person who stays home all day, or does not have anyone to talk to talk to even living with people its a good thing to take time and talk with them. Share your life. You do not know how much it means to some people to give them neigbor talk, and or a neighborly gift of time ect.

IT can make someones day and even let someone see christ in you. Sometimes just letting someone know you know they live near you or that you know they are alive is enough to make someones week, year, day!

[Jessie]

Brandi, that is true!

I was reading J. vernon Mcgees commentarys the other night,
and he said, get a practical gift. he was going over I think it was dorcas,
the one who sewed in the bible. to many want the big gifts, the showy ones.

we need to be practical, that was a good thing to think on.

[a.baker]

God has given me the gift of the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of me. A new heart. Anything beyond that I don't know. Any change anyone may see in me is not me alone its His. I am Gods for the taking and whatever He decides is up to Him. I have lost my life to receive life so to speak. Worried about only what pleases Him. God can give me a direction and I am full speed ahead, not looking back, constantly looking to Him for guidance. Looking to Jesus for guidance. Giving Him anything I can muster while following His law. So only gifts from the Holy Spirit dwelling within. :nod: :yowza:

[Jessie]

kindness and encouragement I can already see!

[Chrystalwuzhere]

Well, I got a CD for my birthday. Does that count? :D :sniff:

[Chrystalwuzhere]

j/k

I take this stuff seriosly...honestly I do.

I agree with TLIR's post. I've heard WOF teachers brag so much about their gifts and calling themselves prophet this and prophetess that... so, I'm pretty much gun shy.

I will tell you this.... having ears to hear, I hear.

Having eyes to see...I see.

:nod:

[a.baker]

Chrystal I agree! :nod: I as well gun shy. Its the way we are to be.

[kay-gee]

I have a gift

all the best...

[Jessie]

j/k

I take this stuff seriosly...honestly I do.

I agree with TLIR's post. I've heard WOF teachers brag so much about their gifts and calling themselves prophet this and prophetess that... so, I'm pretty much gun shy.

I will tell you this.... having ears to hear, I hear.

Having eyes to see...I see.

:nod:


I absolutly hate it when people tout their own horn. :ick:

[preacherbob]

Leonardo Da Vinci painted the picture "The Last Supper". It is said that when he had finished the picture he invited his students, peers, etc. to look at the painting. Apparently, Da Vinci had painted a very fine, wonderful lace table cloth for the table. All who came to see the picture saw only the beautiful lace table cloth. He, (Da Vinci) got angry and took a brush and spread paint over the lace while yelling, "The Face, the Face, see the Face of Jesus Christ!!!"
We all look at the lace it seems, instead of the face of Jesus Christ. Seek Him, the Lace will come later when it is needed most.

[eahaddix]

Leonardo Da Vinci painted the picture "The Last Supper". It is said that when he had finished the picture he invited his students, peers, etc. to look at the painting. Apparently, Da Vinci had painted a very fine, wonderful lace table cloth for the table. All who came to see the picture saw only the beautiful lace table cloth. He, (Da Vinci) got angry and took a brush and spread paint over the lace while yelling, "The Face, the Face, see the Face of Jesus Christ!!!"
We all look at the lace it seems, instead of the face of Jesus Christ. Seek Him, the Lace will come later when it is needed most.

Interesting post, Bob.

This evokes an honest question from my mind. Specifically, are you saying that some people here do not know about their spiritual gifts because their relationship with Mashiyach Yehoshua is underdeveloped? Or are you denying that we get spiritual gifts from YHWH 'El the Spirit immediately after our salvific "new birth"?

[eahaddix]

j/k

I take this stuff seriosly...honestly I do.

I agree with TLIR's post. I've heard WOF teachers brag so much about their gifts and calling themselves prophet this and prophetess that... so, I'm pretty much gun shy.

I will tell you this.... having ears to hear, I hear.

Having eyes to see...I see.

:nod:


I absolutly hate it when people tout their own horn. :ick:


Be careful, Chrystal and Jessie. Our spiritual adversaries want us to get so fearful of counterfeit things that we forsake the real things which the counterfeit things masquerade as.



Boyd: "Look, you made me walk again, okay? A lot of people tried to do that, but they couldn't."Jonas Nightengale: "Hold it kid, I had nothing to do with you walking."Boyd: "Sure you did. Everybody saw it."Jonas Nightengale: "Look, I run a show here. It's a lot of smoke and noise, and it's strickly for the suckers. I've been pulling one kind of scam or another since I was your age, and if there's one thing I know, it's how to spot the genuine article. Because that's what you got to watch out for, not the cops. You can always get around the cops.But the one thing you can never, ever get around is the genuine article, and you, kid, are the genuine article."Boyd: "Are you saying you think you're a fake?"Jonas Nightengale: "I know I'm a fake."Boyd: "Well, what difference does it make, if you get the job done?"Jonas Nightengale: "Kid, it makes all the difference in the world."Source: "Leap of Faith," Widescreen Edition DVD, Scene 14: "The Genuine Article" [1:33:47 - 1:34:48].


John 3:20 [NIV] (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203:20%20;&version=31;)
Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.



I would say that we have no reason to fear the counterfeiters, but rather the counterfeiters have a reason to fear us.

[Jessie]

what I meant was outright bragging.

not just stating a fact that they have.

[Clay Man]

I registered here just for this!
The gifts are often discussed but I think the list is a little short. Note this:

And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, And in the cutting of stones, to set [them], and in carving of wood, to make any manner of cunning work. And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, [both] he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, [even] of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.
Exodus 35:30 - 35

If the gifts of the Spirit can include metal work, woodworking, stone cutting and weaving then they can include many things.

I like to think I have a gift in repairing things!

[Jessie]

now thats a gift more should have!

[preacherbob]

It is indeed a wonderful thing to find a person who enjoys the gifts that God has to give and uses them.
The "gifts" that are in question, I believe, were the gifts of healing, tongues, et.al. as 1st Corinthians chapter 12 explains. Some believe that these gifts have been extinguished but I have proof through the scriptures that they are not.
The gifts that you exhibit are indeed are gifts from God. I love to work with wood, and craft and sell those things that God has given me the ability to do. I am also a Master chef. The woodworking is on the side but I make my living working with food. Again, a God given ability.
The gifts, again, that are questions,( constantly) are those gifts that folks have a problem with. Paul said that the gift of prophesy was one of the better gifts. He also said that the gift of Love was the greater. If you are saved then obviously the gift of Love is the greater because God IS LOVE above all else and when you are saved you receive that one special gift...Love. But the gift of healing, tongues, translation of tongues, etc are mostly misunderstood. I KNOW that the gift of healing exists through the Holy Spirit. My dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I prayed over him and he was healed. I do not have the gift of healing but it was provided at the time it was needed. I do not speak Navajo but in one church service I spoke it. There were two Navajo Natives there to look into the church. They asked me later where I learned perfect Navajo...I am a Louisiana Bayou boy. I speak English and broken french.
The gifts! Who can tell God that He cannot do what He wants to do? Read JOB. ..................And then.....Humble yourself before the Almight God that can do what He wishes and still gives us...His love. bobby

[Willy]

I registered here just for this!
The gifts are often discussed but I think the list is a little short. Note this:

And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, And in the cutting of stones, to set [them], and in carving of wood, to make any manner of cunning work. And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, [both] he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, [even] of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.
Exodus 35:30 - 35

If the gifts of the Spirit can include metal work, woodworking, stone cutting and weaving then they can include many things.

I like to think I have a gift in repairing things!

Hi, Clay Man,

... What were they building?

[Clay Man]

Willy, you mean in Exodus, right? They were building the tabernacle and the implements used there. If you are implying that gifts are given to accomplish God's will I agree. That would also be in keeping with what Paul taught. The gifts of the Spirit are to edify and build up the church.

The gift of healing, prophecy, tongues, etc., they all are to be used in service for the church. Now take my ability to fix things. Yes, it is more general, but I am still obligated to use it for the church. In my case I repair and maintain the sound system. That doesn't limit my ability to church work only, but then I don't think you can say Bezaleel hadn't done metal work before he was called to work on the tabernacle.

[Willy]

Willy, you mean in Exodus, right? They were building the tabernacle and the implements used there. If you are implying that gifts are given to accomplish God's will I agree. That would also be in keeping with what Paul taught. The gifts of the Spirit are to edify and build up the church.

The gift of healing, prophecy, tongues, etc., they all are to be used in service for the church. Now take my ability to fix things. Yes, it is more general, but I am still obligated to use it for the church. In my case I repair and maintain the sound system. That doesn't limit my ability to church work only, but then I don't think you can say Bezaleel hadn't done metal work before he was called to work on the tabernacle.
Hi Clay Man,

...Yes I was referring to Exodus and you are correct that the gifts are to edify and build the church.

Your work for the church in maintaining the sound system is a good work. ... I wouldn't mind doing that myself, I've always had an interest in sound reproduction and have installed a few home theaters etc.

There is a gold mine in these verses in Exodus. The building of the tabernacle was to provide God a dwelling place in the midst of His people. ... built to Gods specs. The connection with the Lord Jesus is profound.

The way into the outer court through a narrow gate.

Be a miner ... learn of the silver, gold, wood, the colors of the fine linen etc.

[preacherbob]

Dearest all of my brothers and sisters in Christ,
When we talk of the "gifts" of the Holy Spirit we are not talking about particular abilities that are imparted to our general lives. My dad was a craftsman of wood, I a Chef, and also a craftsman of wood. My abilities came from desire (on the food side) and to mimic my dad on the wood side).
These are all great gifts that God has given. But, the underlying thought of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not about building buildings, painting, fixing cars, or even doing well at gardening, painting, mowing the lawn, or fixing the air conditioner.
While all of these gifts of the practioner are wonderful, they are not the gifts that Paul, Peter, and all are talking about!
My wife laments because she does not talk in tongues ( a holy spirit gift). While at the same time has the gift of absolute prayer and healing.
I speak in tongues. I have been told Japanese, Spanish and Navajo. Don't know but there was a message for someone.
The "gifts" that God offers you at the very day you take your first breath are a bunch different than the ones that you are given when The Holy Spirit gets busy in your life. You cannot compare the difference.
If you are saved, the Holy Spirit (God) lives within you.!!! You have testified that Christ was crucified for YOU. You have the tickets to enter the kingdom of Heaven.
Now about the extra things....The gifts of the Holy Spirit.....They will come...........be patient. Practice one particular thing..worship only God. He will answer.
I wrote this page without Biblical proof, but if asked I will give proof in 14 scriptures that will proclaim absolute proof and a few dozen that will give you room for thought.

[CoreIssue]

There are natural ablilities, such as woodworking, that enhance through practice and learning. God does indeed enhance these is some people for a reason.

There are unnatural abilities that God gives for his purposes. Yes, they may tie into natural abilities such as teaching, but they add an element that is beyond the scope of natural man.

[tangle sticks]

faith in Jesus He is my only savior from my sin's.
1 cor 2:14

[CoreIssue]

faith in Jesus He is my only savior from my sin's.
1 cor 2:14
That is a true biggie.