God Has Given Each of Us Different Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

New International Version (NIV)

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

This is a rather hopeful passage from scripture.  It seems that some scripture passages challenge us and others comfort us.  This one does both.  On one hand, it explains that God has given each of us different talents and strengths.  Despite our different capabilities, He loves all of us equally.  On the other hand, it encourages us to use whatever talents we’ve been given in the service of the Lord.  The hymn below has a related theme for further meditation. 

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