Many Gifts

Readings:
Job 19
I Corinthians 12:1-11

Focus:
I Corinthians 12:7: "In each of us the Spirit is seen to be at work for some useful purpose."

This part of I Corinthians is encouraging because it talks about how God gives different kinds of gifts to different people who put their faith in him. Everyone who turns to God receives a gift from him to use in his service, but not all gifts are the same. So no one needs to feel like they have to be just like someone else.

The great thing about the gifts God gives us is that we enjoy using them. It makes us happy to fulfill our purpose. God's design for our lives works that way. And when we're all using our gifts, then the community is built up.