Spirit Built - The Speaking Gifts of the Spirit | September 15, 2024

Words are some of the most powerful things in the universe. God even used words to create the universe when He said in Genesis 1:3, “Let there be light,” and there was light. No wonder that God gave His church special abilities to speak words into people’s lives. These spiritual gifts include teaching, encouragement, and exhortation. Think about your life. There are times you need to be encouraged when downcast, corrected when wrong, taught when ignorant and motivated when apathetic. Words are so important to the Christian life that one doesn’t become a Christian without them. Romans 10 declares that in order for people to believe in Jesus they must first hear about Him and this is predicated by somebody telling them. The role of evangelist is still needed in our lives. And this is why spiritual gifts that involve speaking or communication are crucial to our spiritual growth. If you want to read ahead for what we are studying this Sunday, check out 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 and Romans 12:6-8. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and whether you have been given a speaking gift.