Have you ever considered that… You are a gift? I believe you are. Read again what Paul talks about in Ephesians 4:15-16. NASB
“…but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the
proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.”
That’s you! That’s your part… And if part, then you also are a recipient of others’ gifts. As hard as it may be to get our heads around this, we all are gifts to each other. Before you dis yourself, also read 1 Corinthians 12 NASB
“But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (v. 7)
“For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.” (v. 13)
“For the body is not one member, but many.” (v.14)
And this only begins the conversation. You are a special gift, one to be honored as is the sister or brother in the Lord standing next to you.
So… is the question now one of – how to share your gift? There shouldn’t be stress associated with determining your how and where.
“A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.” (Proverbs 18:15, ESV)
Admittedly, waiting on the timing is a lesson in patience. Though sometimes it’s a question of seeing … what’s at your hand? This can be the beginning of your sharing. However, it should never be a question of your value. You are a gift. You are special to the Gift Giver and never diminish who you are because… when you do, you diminish the One who created you and placed you right where you are.
