In Romans 12, we learn that the unique gifts God gives us reflect different facets of Christ’s character. Christ is the embodiment of all these gifts, and we, as His body, represent parts of Him.
Romans 12:4-5 reminds us, “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Each of us has a unique role, and together we form a complete picture of His love and purpose.
To fulfill this purpose, we must first recognize the gifts God has placed in us. We need to cultivate and use these gifts to bring Him glory, growing them through discipline and commitment. God has given each of us a “bent” toward certain gifts, but it’s our responsibility to nurture and develop them into maturity so they can be used fully for His kingdom.
I recently learned something that blew my mind—the manna God provided to the Israelites in the wilderness wasn’t fully made bread; it was a seed. Numbers 11:7-8 (NLT) tells us, “The manna looked like small coriander seeds, and it was pale yellow like gum resin. The people would go out and gather it from the ground. They made flour by grinding it with hand mills or pounding it in mortars. Then they boiled it in a pot and made it into flat cakes. These cakes tasted like pastries baked with olive oil.” God provided the seed, but each person had to do their part—gathering, grinding, and cooking it to make it ready for use.
This realization shifted my perspective. God didn’t hand the Israelites ready-to-eat bread; He gave them the resources and opportunity to engage, participate, and grow in partnership with Him. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s provision often comes in raw form, inviting us to put in the effort and faithfulness to develop it. Our gifts are just like that manna—seeds that need to be gathered, worked, and matured into something useful.
For me, God has given the gift of teaching. But it’s up to me to gather knowledge, study His Word, and work diligently to mature this gift so I’m prepared to share it when God calls. I read Scripture, listen to sermons, and learn not just for myself, but so I can serve others when the time is right.
What about you? How are you nurturing the gift God has given you? Take time to pray, discern your unique gifts, and ask God how He wants to develop them in you.
Reflect on the gifts God has placed in you. Commit to taking at least one step this week to grow your gifts—whether it’s through prayer, study, practice, or sharing them with others. Share in the comments how you’re nurturing your gifts, and let’s encourage each other to fulfill our unique roles in Christ’s body.
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These last few weeks has been learning more of who He is , and how to apply what I learned to my daily life, its been sweet. 🥰