Throughout the epistles the apostle Paul refers to himself as the servant of Christ. He also encourages fellow believers to consider themselves the same. As I go through life I try to remember to view my life in that way. Sadly though I am selfish and desirous of recognition for things I do.
My spiritual gift is exhortation. I love listening to people share about things that they are struggling with and be able to help them with either examples of how I handled a similar situation and things God has shown or taught me. I receive so much joy in using this gift that God has given me.
Tonight I had an opportunity to use my gift to help a fellow believer in her walk with Christ. I was able to share things God has taught me from walking a similar path as the one she is in now. When I realized that what I was saying was having an impact I wanted to pat myself on the back for doing such a good job. The Spirit quickly convicted me of my self-glorification and I thanked God for allowing me to be a part of His work and I saw myself as an unprofitable servant merely doing what my Master (God) required of me. May I daily life in the realization.
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