January 5 – Devotional

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Key Verse: There are different spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; and there are different ministries and the same Lord; and there are different activities but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good. – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, CEB

The third component of the membership vow is to support the church with our gifts. Today we are going to think about our gifts of time and talent. In his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul tells us that our Lord gives us different gifts and different ministries, but all are given to serve God and others. Paul continues by comparing
the body of Christ to a human body. Our bodies have many parts and each has a
specific job. Likewise, all members of the church have a job to do within the church. Attending church on Sunday morning is important, but being a Christian and a
member of the church entails more than sitting on the pew for an hour each Sunday.
We are called to share the time and talents God gave us to strengthen the church and make disciples.

Pray:

• What gifts has God given you?
• How can you use your gifts to help move First Houston United Methodist Church into God’s best future?
• Like people, churches have particular gifts. What are ours?

Listen: With open eyes, ears, and heart, listen for God to speak to you now and throughout the day.

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