Is there something you love to do? Something you cannot imagine living the rest of your life not doing? I know someone who is so friendly, loves to spend time with people, enjoys cooking for them and sharing a meal and conversation sprinkled with laughter. This woman would be lost if she couldn't do these things and enjoy them often. She is blessed with the gift of hospitality.
A neighbor of mine loves to help the people on his street. You can often find him with a hammer in hand and tool belt around his waist walking down the street to a neighbor's. He finds so much joy out of helping others do things around their house. This man has been given a gift of helps.
Now today in our scripture read about Paul's passion, his love and greatest desire.
For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! (1 Corinthians 9:16). Paul's gift, or one of them, is preaching the Gospel. Like the woman who needs to open her doors to others and the man who needs to be helping his neighbors, Paul must preach.
What about you? What special gift has God bestowed upon you? What is it you can't wait to get up in the morning to work on or to do? What makes your heart jump for joy? Won't you share your passion with us this morning. We would love to hear about it.
Read the text for today at Biblegateway and 1 Corinthians 9:15-27
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