The primary purpose for which all of the gifts of God are given is to build up the Body of Christ. The New Testament reminds us of this constantly. When we use our gifts properly we not only have an impact on the lost but encourage and uplift our brothers and sisters in Christ.
There is a long story to these pumpkins but I’ll make it brief. A woman in our church is using her gifts this Halloween season to spread the love and joy of Christ to build up the body. As I walked into my office the other day and saw these two pumpkins I was ecstatic. To think that someone would think about my wife and I enough to take the time and make something that would brighten our day and keep us focused on the task at hand was just want I needed to keep going.
If we (my wife and I) were both encouraged and felt loved because of the compassion of one person, and two little pumpkins, think of the impact we all could have when we use our gifts to build up the body of Christ (a.k.a our brothers and sisters). It’s amazing how far a small e-mail just saying hi will go, or a note, or how about being truly radical and send yourself on a personal visit. Whatever you do, don’t be scared to use your gift to make an impact on someone for the kingdom today!
Know that you are loved and they go show someone else they are loved too. It is one of the best parts about knowing Jesus.
How do you show love to other people to build up the body of Christ? What will you do today to make that impact on someone else today?
Think about it.
-jordan
interesting post