ROMANS 12:7-10

If it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 

 TO PONDER

Through our faith, the Spirit gives each one of us a special gift to be used in and for the church. As part of the greater body of Christ, we all belong to each other, and are to be in service to one another.  

We are called to serve not for our own glory or benefit, as no member should think of themselves greater than any other member. If we all give genuine love and prioritise someone else before ourselves, we collectively raise up and glorify the Body of Christ.

Cling to what is good. Reading this gave me the image of a baby monkey holding onto it’s mother back. The little creature holds on for dear life to their provider of food, protection and love. We must cling to our own provider and share in all the good things that God gives us. 

PRAYER: Thank you, Spirit, for the gifts you have given me. Help me use them to love and lift my brothers and sisters for the glory of the church.

Today's devotion written by Josh Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Westside