1 Corinthians 14
EXCEL
There is always something to learn. I have been on a number of courses to better myself in certain areas of my life. Some of that learning has been to do with work, some out of interest, and some because it would benefit my spiritual life and the lives of others. It is a good thing to seek to improve ourselves, and God wants nothing less from us. We need to make sure that what we choose to study is something we can use to honour God and bless those around us.
Speaking about spiritual gifts, Paul said, “Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.” (1 Corinthians 14 v 12). We don’t need to limit this instruction only to the gifts of the Spirit. Excelling in areas that build up the church can be applied to any area of our learning and development. We cannot find a more worthy purpose for our lives than to please God and build up his people.
So when we find ourselves eager to grow and excel in any area of our lives, let’s commit ourselves to excelling in ways that will both build up other believers, and in ways that please God. In doing this we will excel above and beyond our highest expectations. Let’s not waste the gifts God gives us by keeping them to ourselves, but excel by investing them in the lives of others.
May we share our talents with others this week.
With love in our Lord,
Robert
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Spider’s Revenge
3 minutes to read
Bullied by some terrifying blowflies, Janice’s spider web is a mess. Is there a way to stop the blowflies mid-flight? Can she have the revenge that she dreams of? Or will she continue to go hungry with her web in shreds? There is only one way to find out. Read Spider’s Revenge.
The Secret Life of John Smith
3 minutes to read.
“He’s so good looking,” Samantha swooned.
Samantha and Eleanor watched from behind a tree as John Smith got out of his vehicle. They knew his routine. He walked straight to the office. He would be there for two minutes, then he would walk out again and be gone.
“I’m going to get into his vehicle and see where he goes,” Samantha whispered.
“He won’t take you.”
“I’ll hide. He will never know. What could go wrong?”
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