In the final first 15 of this series on the Holy Spirit, we're going to look at what God's

word has to say about the gifts of the Spirit. God has called and equipped each of us uniquely

and importantly to co-labor with him. I pray that God would reveal to you how He's wired and gifted you in the Spirit today,

that you would find joy in deeper relationship with Him in walking out your unique calling

in the earth.

Welcome to the First 15 podcast. Our scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 12 verses 1 and 7.

Scripture says,

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

To each is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good.

Paul's heart for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 12.1 is God's heart for you and me today.

Scripture says,

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Within the church today are defenders of multiple positions on spiritual gifts,

each as staunch as the other.

But God's desire for you and me is that we would be informed directly from him

about the incredible gifts of this loving Holy Spirit who dwells within us. God longs for us to receive all He has to give.

He longs to teach us about the Holy Spirit's work in our lives,

that we might live with greater purpose and affections for Him and others.

Let's surrender our hearts and minds to God on spiritual gifts.

And let's seek out every last bit of what God has planned for us today.

The first aspect of spiritual gifts to note is that they are indeed a gift.

1 Corinthians 12 verses 4 through 11 says,

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