The one and the many

As we pray and consider how the Lord might use our time, talents and treasures in the coming year, it’s important to remember where these gifts have come from to begin with.

Paul describes a list of what we humble people might call ‘things people are good at’ - some people are good at speaking, some have lots of wisdom from life experience, while others have lots of good knowledge to impart from the things they’ve learned over their life. Others still, can prophecy, tell spirits apart, speak in tongues, and interpret them. Notice the list of many and varied things - but they are all described as ‘gifts’ from the One Spirit - the Holy Spirit of our Triune God.

In our life, we may have different seasons to explore the gift God has blessed us with in a new way, or perhaps we’re just discovering the gift he’s blessed us with for the first time! Whatever it is for you, remember it’s a gift not JUST for you, but also for the whole church - God blesses you with a gift that you can bless us with.

Thank you for all the times you’ve already shared your gifts with us. And I pray as you spend time with the Lord, he may encourage you to keep sharing and exploring the ways he might continue to use you in our parish in the year ahead.

Rev. Amy