I can’t say I was surprised at my scores. Obviously I like to communicate (some people
might say “run my mouth”), at least on paper or on line. I like to entertain, even if feeding guests
is simply calling out for pizza. (I
think enjoying being together is more important than elaborate
preparation. Martha would have been able
to sit at Jesus’s feet and would have been a happier woman if only Bethany had
had Domino’s.) Service – well, ask me to
do something, and I probably will, since I don’t have the gumption to refuse.
These are all very useful gifts, but anyone can have them,
even atheists. I would love to be able
to see the future (speaking in tongues not so much -- really not so much). While I
would be honored to be called to be a missionary, I have to admit I won’t be
disappointed if it never happens. I’m
not a terribly fancy person, but I like good plumbing. Of course, if the chance comes along to minister
to the wealthy and live among them, I will certainly give it a shot.
And it would wonderful to have the gift of music. I’d love to be a folk singer specializing in
the old folk hymns. The problem is that
I can’t sing. My church choir director,
when calling for more choir members, has said that you don’t really have to be
able to sing to be in the choir. If I
joined, I think he’d stop saying that.
Joyce Meyer has spoken about her attempts to add singing to
her ministry. It didn’t work out. What that taught her was that God wants us to
use the gifts we have the best way we can.
I’m glad I heard this from her before I tried to do anything foolish. Thanks, Joyce!
But I think God understands our wanting other gifts and
forgives us. After all, not everyone has
the opportunity to take a Spiritual Gifts test, and you may have to figure
things out for yourself. (I think I’d
better say that I am being snarky here.
Please don’t be offended if you knew that already.) And if we try to do what we really aren’t
meant to do, He probably gets a chuckle.
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