The Deaf Devo from The Deaf Missions in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Gifts" Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8 for Wednesday, 17 August 2016

The Deaf Devo from The Deaf Missions in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Gifts" Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8 for Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Romans 12:3 For I am telling every single one of you, through the grace that has been given to me, not to have exaggerated ideas about your own importance. Instead, develop a sober estimate of yourself based on the standard which God has given to each of you, namely, trust. 4 For just as there are many parts that compose one body, but the parts don’t all have the same function; 5 so there are many of us, and in union with the Messiah we comprise one body, with each of us belonging to the others. 6 But we have gifts that differ and which are meant to be used according to the grace that has been given to us. If your gift is prophecy, use it to the extent of your trust; 7 if it is serving, use it to serve; if you are a teacher, use your gift in teaching; 8 if you are a counselor, use your gift to comfort and exhort; if you are someone who gives, do it simply and generously; if you are in a position of leadership, lead with diligence and zeal; if you are one who does acts of mercy, do them cheerfully.
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I love to see things that people create. Some people can make fancy wedding cakes. Others can sign beautiful poems. And some people can write and direct an emotional Christmas play.
In our Bible Reading, Paul tells us that God has given us different gifts. Some Christians are gifted with teaching, preaching or encouraging. Others can interpret or build a beautiful church building. Some people can prepare a nourishing meal or welcome guests into their home.
But Paul reminds us not to become proud of the gifts that God gives us. "Don't think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us" (verse 3b). Paul also says that we have these gifts because of God's grace (verse 6). 
Whatever gift God has given you, be sure to do your best to use it for God's kingdom. Find a way to use your gift as you serve God.[LHD]
"In the same way, we are many people, but in Christ we are all one body. We are the parts of that body, and each part belongs to all the others." [Romans 12:5]

PRAYER: Thank You, God, for helping me serve in Your kingdom. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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