{"id":696,"date":"2020-11-26T17:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rodplummer.com\/?p=696"},"modified":"2021-08-27T10:24:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T01:24:17","slug":"the-resurrection-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rodplummer.com\/the-resurrection-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Resurrection Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cHowever, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. That is why the Scriptures say, \u201cWhen he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.\u201d Notice that it says \u201che ascended.\u201d This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world. And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself. Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God\u2019s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ephesians 4:7-12 NLT<\/b><\/p>\n

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What stands out about these gifts?<\/b><\/h2>\n

1.They are happy gifts. The resurrection was a joyous and awe-inspiring occasion.(Jesus resurrected)<\/p>\n

2.No one had to earn these gifts; they are given freely.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.Everyone has at least one of these gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.These gifts are for the church. You will find that every thriving church has these gifts operating in their leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the purpose of the resurrection gifts?<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. To equip others (v12)<\/b><\/h2>\n

When it comes to these gifts, I strive to have this sort of mindset: <\/span>It\u2019s not about me, but about developing other people to build up the church<\/span>. Therefore, I need to guard against becoming possessive about my area of ministry. After all, ministry is about serving others. <\/span>So at the very least, we can hope to see those we are training to reach the same level as us:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStudents are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke 6:40 NLT<\/b><\/p>\n

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At the very best, we can see those walking in faith in Jesus with us perform miracles like Jesus did. It\u2019s even promised that with faith, we can perform greater miracles than Jesus did while He was on earth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do\u2014even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

John 14:12 TPT<\/b><\/p>\n

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2. To restore oneself to a better condition<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the original Greek, the word \u201cKartatiso\u201d is used. Kartatiso means \u201cto restore to a better condition.\u201d Like the fixing of a fishing net, the weakest places become the strongest after being mended. My greatest weakness can become my greatest strengths. The part that was mended is now stronger than the other parts.<\/span><\/p>\n

So I can\u2019t say I\u2019m forever broken. No, on the contrary, I have been mended for continued special purpose and use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some more words to describe Kartatiso: developing people, training, increasing, equipping, preparing, filling the gaps\u2014the things that are missing!<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in my daily walk\/relationship with my loving heavenly daddy, I speak with Him (prayer), and He speaks to me and I make a special note (journaling), and as I forgive others, I\u2019m being adjusted for special use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My take away:<\/b><\/h3>\n

I have a resurrection gift – Discover it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Pray into it!<\/span><\/p>\n

And build others by praying for people and giving opportunities for them to grow, without demanding growth or leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who can I train and help grow in the next few months?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Originally posted on https:\/\/mylifehouse.com\/tokyo\/blog\/the-resurrection-gifts\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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