SCRIPTURE: 1Corinthians (NIV) 14:9 So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. ,,,
16 If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one who finds himself among those who do not understand say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?,,,
40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
OBSERVATION: Throughout this chapter on the operation of the gifts of the Spirit in a church gathering we see two important issues. First: it is important that people understand what God is saying. God is a God of light; He brings to light hidden things so that His people can respond appropriately. God wants us to understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit and understand what He is saying.
Second: it is also important that things be done “in a fitting and orderly way.” The gifts of the Spirit do not fight over time of expression but are orderly. They wait for each other. Of course they do, they are the “gifts of the Holy Spirit,” not the gifts of people. But one must remember that we look to the Holy Spirit to set the order.
APPLICATION: So, when the Lord gives me a message, I need to speak it clearly and with enough volume that all can hear. Sometimes it is proper to ask if people understand, or what they understand.
And, I should not push my way or interrupt what God is doing. If God has given me a message, I can trust Him to make the opportunity for it to be presented.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, train me to be wise in how these gifts can be used in ministry to others. Guide my words as I write these SOAPs. Use me to build up the body of Christ as I write or speak words to your church. Amen
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