Activate your spiritual gifts.  Can every believer be used in the gifts of the spirit?  The answer is yes! Some spiritual gifts manifest up on their own, while others need to be encouraged or activated.

  Gifts of the spirit definition:   The gifts of the Spirit (charismata) or charismatic gifts are spiritual abilities given by the Holy Spirit for the blessing of others.  

There are nine in all, which we will talk about further on this site.   When used with the compassion of Christ, wisdom, and integrity, they are invaluable tools of ministry. These gifts used along with the fruit of the spirit, bring glory to God.   Jesus Christ, as our Apostle of faith, walked in all the spiritual gifts.

Jesus Moving in the Gifts of the Spirit

You see Jesus operating in the word of knowledge and word of wisdom in Luke 5:4-7  when Jesus told Simon to let down his nets after he had worked all night fishing and caught nothing.  When Simon obeyed, his nets were so filled with fish, and he needed help to get them in.  

 You see Jesus working miracles when he raised the dead and calmed the seas.  When Jesus ascended into heaven, he gave gifts to men. Ephesians 4:8.   Today, the New Testament church has access to these gifts for the work of ministry.

What does it mean to Activate a Spiritual Gift?

We all have spiritual gifts, even though we may not have used them yet.  It was like when your baby teeth came in.  Behind those baby teeth are another set of teeth that will emerge at an appointed time.   We can activate our spiritual gifts just by walking by faith.

If you have a burden for the sick, go to the hospital and start praying for people.  As you do, you will begin to see people being healed.  Be willing to serve and minister to others.  As a result, you will begin to see those gifts manifest.

Do I have a Gift?

Do I have more than one spiritual gift?  How do you activate your spiritual gifts?  What are your spiritual gifts? If you are a believer, you have God-given gifts, and we will show you how to become a vessel of God’s inspiration and healing to the church and the world!  Many Christians know that God has given them something special.

You may not know what it is, but you have a hunger to be used by the Lord.  For you, it is not enough to go to church, and you want to do something more.   You want God to use you for the service of His Kingdom. Do not be discouraged; God will lead you in the way you should go. “They that hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled.”  Matthew 5:6.

Activate your Spiritual Gifts

The Greek word ‘charismata’ in New Testament word means “gifts of grace” and refers to the gifts or special abilities God has given believers through the Holy Spirit.   These abilities are not our natural gifts but supernatural endowments.  Once you discover your gift, just like a muscle, it can only be developed by use.  

Look for opportunities to exercise these abilities.  Galatians 6:4  Spiritual Gifts can also be imparted and activate by the laying on of hands by the Prophet or Apostle.  They have the authority to release gifts and abilities as well as destroying yokes off your life.

The Word of God

The word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our pathway.  Psalm 119:105.  It is very important to understand that the gifts of the spirit are the outgrowth of a close relationship with the Lord. It is the basis of everything we will do in life and ministry.  

It is important to know the word of God if you are to operate in spiritual gifts.  The Bible is our weight and balance.  If God tells you to do something or say something, it should always line up with scripture.  

We have to develop the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. That is love, peace, joy, patience, meekness, faith, temperance.  He will perfect those gifts and abilities he had given you to bring glory to his name.

 You should study the word, memorize it, and allow the word to become a part of you.   Most importantly, spend time in prayer daily.  Only then, when you open your mouth, will people know you have been with God.  2Timothy 2:15.

Pray for the of the Release  Gifts of the Spirit

Lord, I come to you in the name of your Son Jesus Christ.  I thank you for all you have done for me.  I thank you for saving me and setting me free from the bondage of sin.  I love you, Lord, and will continue to serve you faithfully.  Father, I know you have gifts for me, you said in Ephesians 4:8  Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men.  So I know this [more]