The Deception
Unfortunately the body of Christ has been deceived into thinking that only "special" people have gifts. We never think of ourselves as having gifts of the Spirit. Any person, preacher, or pastor that makes you feel like you don't have a gift has a lack of knowledge. The body of Christ seems to buy into the lie that you have to have some sort of position/title in order to manifest the gifts. Dear hearts, that is a lie and a trick of the adversary to suppress the knowledge of God. God gave you the Holy Spirit just like He gave it to the preacher. It is time to unwrap your gift! Stop this false humility that you aren't worthy of a gift. You may not be worthy, but isn't Christ? Stop thinking this is about you. Christ is worthy and died to give you the gifts so he could confirm his word (Mark 16:20). That false humility is actually pride, you are focusing more on yourself than on the purpose of the cross.
You are saying that God slighted you and only committed part of His word in your life. When He gave you the Holy Spirit, He didn't give you half or by measure. He gave you the fullness of His Spirit. Thinking that you don't have any gift, when you have the Holy Spirit, is exalting yourself against God. That's like saying the Holy Spirit is empty. It has nothing to offer you or the people around you. We know that's not true. Put some logic and Word behind this masked teaching. It doesn't add up. Read God's Word for yourself and stand on it.
The Acceptance
I guarantee you, once you begin to accept that you have gifts in you, waiting to manifest, they will begin to flow through you. The only reason you do not see them flow is because you don't allow them to due to your own doubts. God isn't going to work his gifts through you against your will. If you don't want Him to work He won't. But as soon as you say, "Yes, I am a prophet. I am a preacher. I am an evangelist. I am a teacher. I am a healer. I am a dreamer. I am an encourager." then God will confirm His word in you and through you. Until you accept it, it can't flow. Accept your identity and you'll begin to walk like Jesus...ministering the Word.
I have been dreaming dreams since a child, but traditional teaching made me feel like I was inadequate, uncertain if God was really talking to me, taught to allow the people with the title/position to go forth. Or even made me think if the preacher didn't see it then it must not be real. All lies from satan. Once I embraced my identity, the fact that I dream and can interpret dreams, I started having dreams more frequently about the people around me...and 100% right each time. I keep running into people who are having dreams and need interpretation. This is only the beginning. Let God's Word be true and every man a liar! If God's Word said it, that is it! You are gifted. As you go forth it will be confirmed. You will learn to utilize your gifts more effectively (what to say, what not to say, when to wait etc) as you mature, but start somewhere.
*When you received the Holy Spirit you received the ultimate package. All the gifts are a result of the Spirit. So if you have the Holy Spirit you have all the gifts. * PICK ONE!
If you notice that you are drawn to a certain gift...begin a study on that gift. How did Jesus operate in that gift? Find a reliable source to read up on. Ask for guidance in the Spirit. While you get understanding begin exercising your gift. Don't bury your light.
You are a vital part of the body of Christ. We need each other to manifest God's power so the world will know of Him. Don't buy into the lie as if you are too humble to accept this gift. I am thankful for my Savior and for that reason I will allow His gifts to flow through me as a sign of my love for Him.
What sense would it make for God to have a calling on your life and not give you the tools to get the job done? CEO's, managers, and supervisors have more sense than that. You have all the equipment you need to complete this mission dwelling on the inside of you. Unwrap your gift!
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