“But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”
The Spirit of God has given each of us a particular way of serving others. This service is for the common good of all in the Body of Christ. The form of the Spirit’s working, in and through each of us, varies and will represent different portions of God’s total will and purpose. This is called the manifestation of the Spirit.
The Message Bible says: “Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!”
“Manifestation” means an exhibition or expression. It is the ability God gives us to display and show forth the Holy Spirit’s presence in what we are doing. Just to get the task done isn’t it. The manifestation of the Spirit is in showing God’s hand on us as we get the task done.
When we let Him work through us like that, everyone benefits. All see that God is alive and well on planet Earth. God is glorified in that.
The manifestation of God’s Spirit is given so others can see the reality of God in me.
- Reading Plan A: 2 Timothy 3
- Reading Plan B: Proverbs 25
- Reading Plan C: Jeremiah 25-26; 2 Timothy 3
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.