Gifts - Time & Place

however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so
that I may instrust others also, rather than ten thousand words in a
tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:19

Paul was continuing to speak about spiritual gifts and how some gifts
are better than others. He didn't mean that some gifts aren't
important but that we should be asking for those that edifying
others. He made the example that speaking in tongues is great but it
does no good to the rest of the church unless they have the gift of
interpretation, that's self-edifying only and can be done in private.
But in a church setting, it's much more desirable to have the gift of
prophesy, instructing The people with God's message that moves to
transformation inside. These are the gifts Paul wants us to ask for.

I think about my spiritual gifts and wonder if I'm supposed to be
asking for the gift of prophesy. I know prophesy isn't about
predicting future events but God's messenger to deliver warnings and
relay other messeges to the people. So do I strive for this instead
of my giftings to pastor, teach, discern? Yes! Because seeking
prophesy seeks a closer relationship with Jesus. It allows for much
clearer and faithful relationship. I feel that pastoring, teaching
and discernment are connected closely but cover more of the human side
of the divine-human relationship. The desire to reach people by my
own close and personal relationship is critical.

In this season Father God, please help me to ask for this gift of
prophesy. To be able to hear You so clearly with the end result of
reaching Your people is desired. Lord I pray for this and other
precious gifts so that we can do our assignment in this short period
of time. Lord I continue to pray for Michelle and baby... I ask for
Your patience and mercy during this new season. In the precious name
of Christ Jesus I pray, amen!