“A Spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other” (2 Corinthians 12:8)
Since my baptism I have been praying for the Holy Spirit to fall within me and provide me with the ability of speaking in tongues. I know you should be careful for what you pray for, but I feel that this ability would take me to the next stage of being a Christian and would also build a hotline directly to God. I found out the other day that there are actually nine gifts that can fall on you and they are grouped in three’s. I have referenced examples in brackets.
Gifts of Revelation
Wisdom (Proverbs 4:7)
Knowledge (2Kings 6:9)
Discerning of Spirits (1 John 4:1)
From what I can gather (and read), these three gifts have to be used carefully. They can effectively make or break a person’s spirit and change the course of life for them forever. The Word of Wisdom and Knowledge can be quite vague in their offering whereas Discerning of Spirits will normally focus on a particular individual.
Gifts of Power
Faith (Matthew 11:14)
Working of Miracles (Exodus 14:21)
Healing (Matthew 8:8)
To me the gift of Faith and Miracles are like trying to describe the difference between Power and Authority. There is a thin line between the two and without doubt can cause confusion.
Gifts of Inspiration
Prophecy (1Corinthians 14:3)
Speaking in Tongues (1Corinthians 14:2)
Interpretation of Tongues (Acts 2:4)
From developing an understanding of the nine different gifts, it has now broadened my knowledge and means that I will be praying for the ability to speak in Tongues, but also asking the Lord to provide any gifts he feels that will best suit me.
How about you, do you have any Holy Spirit gifts and how do you use them in your daily life?
I have the baptism of the holy spirit. It is very rewarding and comforting when you feel like you have so much to say, but lack the words. I will pray that you receive the gift of speaking in tongues, and that the miraculous abounds in your life. Thank you for visiting my site.
marianne