Fast Day 4
Day 4 - January 14
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” - Romans 12:6-8 (NIV)
“Freely give” is the fulfillment of God’s work through us. In Romans 12:6-8, we see that each of us is given a gift or gifts, and we see how to use them for God’s purpose - not for us but for His fulfillment in us. He doesn’t leave anyone out, and He doesn’t leave us wondering how to utilize the gifts!
The definition of give is to “freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).” Here in Romans, Paul reminds us that God first gave us the free gift of grace through Jesus and then gives gifts to be used in accordance with this gift of grace. It’s not because He needs us but because He loves us and desires to give us purpose. It is our calling to use these gifts by giving to others through prophecy, service, teaching, encouraging, leading, and mercy. He is transferring His gift to us and then through us to others.
We have opportunities to freely give or transfer these gifts every day. Gifts that reflect Christ to others. Today, we have been given an opportunity to freely give something back to God so that we may better hear from Him. I would encourage you not to miss these opportunities. In freely giving, we demonstrate the Fullness of His Presence, and the Fulfillment of His Mission!
Prayer:
Father, thank you for the free gift of grace through Jesus that you have given to me. Thank you also for the specific gifts you have given me to show Your Love to the world. Please help my eyes to be up, my ears to be open, and my heart to be sensitive to opportunities for You. Give me Your faith and grace to freely give to those I come in contact with today.
Amy Henning
State College Alliance Church, State College, PA
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” - Romans 12:6-8 (NIV)
“Freely give” is the fulfillment of God’s work through us. In Romans 12:6-8, we see that each of us is given a gift or gifts, and we see how to use them for God’s purpose - not for us but for His fulfillment in us. He doesn’t leave anyone out, and He doesn’t leave us wondering how to utilize the gifts!
The definition of give is to “freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).” Here in Romans, Paul reminds us that God first gave us the free gift of grace through Jesus and then gives gifts to be used in accordance with this gift of grace. It’s not because He needs us but because He loves us and desires to give us purpose. It is our calling to use these gifts by giving to others through prophecy, service, teaching, encouraging, leading, and mercy. He is transferring His gift to us and then through us to others.
We have opportunities to freely give or transfer these gifts every day. Gifts that reflect Christ to others. Today, we have been given an opportunity to freely give something back to God so that we may better hear from Him. I would encourage you not to miss these opportunities. In freely giving, we demonstrate the Fullness of His Presence, and the Fulfillment of His Mission!
Prayer:
Father, thank you for the free gift of grace through Jesus that you have given to me. Thank you also for the specific gifts you have given me to show Your Love to the world. Please help my eyes to be up, my ears to be open, and my heart to be sensitive to opportunities for You. Give me Your faith and grace to freely give to those I come in contact with today.
Amy Henning
State College Alliance Church, State College, PA
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