Daily Word

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in Him in all speech and all knowledge- even as the testimony about Christ was being confirmed among you-so that you were not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:3-8. The Corinthians were tempted to become puffed up by their gifts of “knowledge” and of speaking “in tongues” (in every way you were enriched). Paul needs to rebuke them for their moral weakness and abuse of those gifts, but he does not deny or minimize the blessing they have received. Paul encourages his readers by assuring them that God, who began a work of grace in them, can be trusted to complete it (will sustain you). Indeed, they will be presented “guiltless” at the time of Christ’s return. God has given each of us spiritual gifts to be used for His purposes in furthering the body of Christ until His return. Do you know what He as gifted you with, and if so are you diligent in honoring that which has been given you for His purpose?