Some of the gifts are meant to help others be equipped to find their gifts, find their purpose and use their gifts. Some are to help train and equip believers. Some love to study, some don't. Some love to teach, others don't feel like they can. All of us have gifts and it is our opportunity to learn how to use them for the benefit of the body of Christ and the glory of God!

What's the best gift? Is there a Best Gift? Maybe not, although Paul was convinced we should pursue Prophecy the most, but there was a reason for that, and the answer is found in some of the other gifts. Join us as we continue our journey through the Gifts of the Spirit!

Some gifts seem more practical in nature. They involve physical things to do rather than what we might consider spiritual things. But is that really the case? Is a physical duty in the service of God any less spiritual than a religious duty, a spiritual duty? The bible says we should work as unto the Lord. It also says that every part is needed, no part can be left out, no gift, no talent left out. So, every part is needed, every person is needed, and everyone is to do their part to serve God by serving people, regardless of how practical, spiritual or otherwise the gift may seem!

We've been given faith to believe. Primarily for the salvation found in Jesus Christ, our Hope! But also for the life, the blessing and the gifts that God gives. The Bible says that Jesus bore our sins on the cross, and our sickness through the wounds that were inflicted on him. He was bruised and beaten so we could be free!

And God gives the gift of healing and miracles as gifts of the Spirit. What could it look like if we pursued those spiritual gifts? To pray and see healing! To believe and see miracles!

We have all been given a measure of faith. That's what the bible says, but, there are some who are gifted with the gift of faith. A special ability to believe beyond doubt. And what's the purpose? To help others believe as well! The gifts are outward focused to encourage and build up the body of Christ!

The purpose of the gifts is to build up the church. The gifts are for the benefit of others, not our own. We are meant to be outwardly focused! Today we're talking about the gift of Prophecy, which is an incredible gift, and we are encouraged to all be asking for this gift from God!

Now that we understand the Spirit of God is in us, never leaving us, and wants to continually fill us with his power and presence, what do we do? What's the purpose? Is there more?

The Bible says God has given each of us gifts for a specific purpose.