Yes!!! You Have Spiritual Gifts.

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You need to know you are a spiritual being living in a physical body; none of us was created empty. Accepting Jesus as your personal savior, opens up your spiritual womb and enables you to manifest your spiritual gifts. Our spiritual gifts are meant to further the Kingdom of God and impact people with God’s love, power and knowledge. So what are spiritual gifts??They are endowments which are given by the Holy Spirit or they are supernatural Graces which believers get in order to fulfill their God given assignment here on earth. On this post I’ll be focusing on 9 amazing women in the bible who used their Spiritual gifts for God’s glory in impacting lives..

1.Anna – (Prophesy).

She addressed audience with inspired messages which brought edification.

Luke 2:36-38

Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

2.Peter’s Mother in law- (Service).

After receiving her healing from Jesus ,she was actively involved in service.Her joy was in serving others and meeting their needs.

Luke 4:38-39

Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them.

3.The Samaritan woman- (Exhortation).

She persuaded and encouraged people in the city to go and listen to Jesus ,after her encounter with Jesus at the well.

John 4:28-30

The woman then left her water pot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” Then they went out of the city and came to Him.

4.Priscilla- (Teaching).

She had the ability to understand difficult matters and was able to deliver instructions effectively.

Acts 18:24-28

Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ

5.Deborah – (Administration).

She had the ability to organize and inspired cooperation and team work.

Judges 4:4-14

During her reign as a judge among the children of Israel, she was able sermon a commander and gave instructions on how to go to war.

6.Dorcas- (Mercy).

She was tender,sensitive .and had concern for those who were hurting

Acts 9:36-42

At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord

7.Abigail- (Discernment).

Ability to make judgment and to describe good from evil and to see beyond the surface.

1 Samuel 25:2-42

Despite of her husband Nabal being harsh, mean and evil in his doings, Abigail was a woman of good understanding and judgment. Nabal’s encounter with King David’s servant was not a pleasant one.Abigail got to know of how her husband treated David’s men, she went and met him and asked for forgiveness on behalf of her husband’s cruel nature, which could have brought bloodshed in his camp.

8.Daughters of Philip- (Evangelism).

Ability to witness in any situation and shared Jesus gospel easily.

Acts 21:8-9

On the next day we who were Paul’s companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.

9.Martha- (Hospitality).

Assistance ,service and had unselfish desire to meet the needs of others.

John 12:1-2

Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.

Conclusion:-

A modern army is fitted with a strategic mix of various weapons to maximize it’s effectiveness in fulfilling it’s purpose. Some soldiers receive a rifle and some are given pistols or ride in a tank armed with a cannon and machine guns. Others operate missiles, jet fighters, bombers, or ships. To win the war, it takes the unified effects of all these weapons, operated by the shared efforts of all the variously equipped soldiers. God, as the wise Commander-in-Chief in our spiritual warfare, has likewise given to each of his children in the body of Christ spiritual gifts so that we can work together to be effective in fulfilling his will. And, as in a physical war, if Christian “soldiers” work together and use their gifts, the task of the church on earth will be accomplished.You can’t  seat,pray and expect the Holy Spirit to move, if you are not moving in faith towards manifesting the spiritual gifts within you!! You have to move and act according to the leading of  the Holy Spirit.

In Genesis 1:2  The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

We learn from the above  scripture the Holy  Spirit was hovering but He did not do anything until God spoke.After you have prayed, fasted and studied  God’s word move in faith and the Holy Spirit will do the rest of the job,He is the Power behind manifesting the gifts within you.

Romans 12:6-8

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

God Desires The Best For You.