Spiritual gifts - exploring one's gifts.

I began to explore myself when I attended a seminar on Spiritual gifts that God has given us. It's a new discovery to myself, though I have indulged so much on self-reflection and introspection since I was converted to Lord Jesus and became a member of Christian church nevertheless, I've never been aware of such gifts, if ever I have it. That's how I downgrade myself and at times doubted my own abilities. I have been limiting myself to the thought that there are only chosen few who are gifted with talents and that exclude me. Though I refuse to be taken aside, once in a while I join the group where the action is. I accept challenges for my ability and this I'm sure of myself because I never shun from responsibilities delegated to me. Though I'm the passive type who just waited for the project that comes.

When I found my new home church, my concept of myself has given a new shape. I have attended a number of seminars that focus on ministry. "Ministry in the church" means using whatever God has given us to serve Him. That's where I explore my other "abilities" or describe in the Bible as "Spiritual gifts"

I Peter 4:10

"As every man receive the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."

Do you know that there are around 500 to 700 "abilities" that an average person has? One believer may have a kind of ability which the other person does not have.

I Corinthian 7:7

"For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that."

Before one discover his spiritual gifts he should know first the donor of the gifts.

Exodus 31: 3

"I (Lord)... have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship. "

Once the person becomes a believer of Christ he should find a home church where he could make use of gifts that he has and serve God as well.

You should be willing to work or be an active member of the church by accepting responsibilities. As your work progress, you will discover several other abilities or "gifts" that God has given you.