On Monday morning I lead a bible study in the Strode Room in Beaminster. Since September we have been looking at the Holy Spirit; who he is, what he does, where we see him at work in the bible and in our lives.
One verse has really jumped out at me from 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NRSV) "Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God."
What gifts has God given you?
One of our congregation is a very practical person, good with his hands. His woodworking skills have blessed many people and God has enabled him to put his skills to great use, not least making me a collapsible stable for the knitted nativity set. Another congregation member loves knitting and by sharing her skills and talents with others she has created a knitting group where friendships are made and inspiration is shared.
Sometimes it is hard to acknowledge what our gifts are, perhaps we are too quick to criticise ourselves instead of recognise the gifts we have. I think I have a gift of dreaming dreams - now the challenge is to turn them into reality.
Be encouraged, ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognise, understand and use the gifts he has bestowed on you. Amen.
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