Tonight’s Bible study will be looking at 1 Cor 12:1-11, a passage where Paul talks about the gifts of the Spirit:
Come along at 7:30 p.m. to find out more and maybe even get your own present!
I’ve been considering gifts a lot lately, having just celebrated my 50th birthday and received lots of lovely gifts and cards. Gifts express love and affection and are often chosen with great care. People who know us well often know what to buy without even having to ask us and are adept at giving us things that really bless us. I love flowers and was blessed to receive lots which my friend artistically arranged for me:
Family decorated my house for me and chose photographs to be displayed:
Others baked for me:
… and in addition I received lots of lovely presents and enjoyed a holiday away! I’m so grateful for the love and affection of family and friends, but what is even more amazing is the fact that God is the most generous giver of all! James tells us ‘Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.’ (Js 1:17) Luke reminds us ‘If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!’ (Luke 11:13) We need to understand the lavish, extravagant, giving heart of God if we are to receive the spiritual gifts He longs to pour out on His church.