"The Bible Mission" a revelation of God to Father.Devadasu in 1938
The Gifts of God ( Sermon by Mungamuri. Devadasu)
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 33:11–15; Mark
16:14–20; Revelation 22:17
God, the Giver of Light
The glorious God shines His
light into this dark world (John 1:5). Therefore, let us praise the one
true God on behalf of both the Church
and the world.
Understanding God’s Gifts
The Bible says:
·
James 1:17
– “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from
the Father of lights.”
God’s gifts are like lamps in our hands. Their light is useful, but the same
fire can burn our clothes if misused. The sun is
a blessing, but if we walk barefoot in the summer heat, our feet will be
scorched. A knife can serve well, but
without care, it wounds .
So it is with the gifts of God. He has
given us many gifts (Romans 11:29), and if I began to name them, I could speak
all night. But if we misuse them or neglect them, they may bring great harm.
That is why the Lord warns us not to be careless (Hebrews 2:1–3).
God, in His generosity, grants us both blessings
and gifts:
·
Blessings
are good, but if unused, they bring inconvenience.
·
Gifts
(1 Corinthians 12:4–11) are greater, but if misused or neglected, they bring
spiritual loss and danger.
Jesus taught that the servant who failed to use his talent
had it taken away:
·
Luke 19:26
– “For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from
him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.”
The Precious Gifts of God
1. The
Gift of Vision
To see the Lord Jesus in a vision is itself a gift.
o
Acts 9:10–12
– Ananias and Paul both received visions.
2. The
Gift of Open Manifestation
To behold the Lord openly is a very rare gift.
o
Acts 7:55–56
– Stephen saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at His right hand.
3. The
Gift of Voice Revelation
The Lord speaks to His children in two ways:
o
When we ask, He answers (Jeremiah 33:3).
o
Even when we do not ask, He speaks what we need
to hear (John 10:27).
Thus, His voice comes to us both for our need and for His purpose.
4. The
Gift of Writing Revelation
The Lord may reveal His will through writing.
o
Exodus 31:18
– “He gave unto Moses… two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with
the finger of God.”
A powerful example: To Father.M. Devadasu Ayya,
God wrote the words “Bible Mission” in the air.
He had not asked to write, nor to establish a mission, yet the Lord revealed it
by His will through this writing gift.
5. The Gift of Wisdom
This is the original and foremost gift,
for God gave this gift before all others. Vision, open manifestation, writing,
and voice revelations are great, but the gift of wisdom
stands first. Natural wisdom exists from birth, but that is not a gift; it is a
donation given to both believers and unbelievers
alike. Yet, when Solomon asked for wisdom,
God granted him this spiritual gift (1 Kings
3:9–12).
True wisdom discerns between right and wrong. Rev. Devadasu Ayya once
observed a court case where the lawyers argued, and the judge, by wisdom,
declared the truth about the accused. Indeed, God gives great wisdom even to
judges. How much more will He grant wisdom to those who trust Him?
·
Proverbs 2:6
– “For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and
understanding.”
6. The Gift of Preaching the Word with Conviction
This gift is the power to proclaim God’s Word with boldness, declaring truth
exactly as it is written, without compromise.
·
Acts 4:31
– “…they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God
with boldness.”
·
2 Timothy 4:2
– “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke,
exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
7. The Gift of Healing
Those with this gift also possess wisdom and vision to discern. They do not
lay hands on the sick carelessly but discern whether faith is present and
whether sin is forgiven. Healing is ministered in the Spirit, just as Jesus
Himself did not heal where there was no faith (Mark 6:5–6).
·
Mark 16:18
– “…they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
·
1 Corinthians 12:9
– “…to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the
same Spirit.”
8. The Gift of Tongues
This is not an earthly language, but a heavenly language.
It is the Spirit’s gift, enabling believers to speak mysteries to God.
·
1 Corinthians 14:2
– “For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto
God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh
mysteries.”
9. The Gift of Interpretation of Tongues
This gift explains the meaning of heavenly languages. It enables the
congregation to be edified when tongues are spoken.
·
1 Corinthians 14:13
– “Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may
interpret.”
·
1 Corinthians 14:27
– “…let one interpret.”
10. The Gift of Ministry (Service)
The ability to serve others is also a gift from God.
To minister, to care for, and to help one another in practical ways is a divine
grace.
·
Romans 12:7
– “Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on
teaching.”
·
1 Peter 4:10
– “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to
another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
Using the Gifts Properly
The Lord who gave us these gifts expects us to use them rightly. If
neglected, they will grow useless, like tools left to rust. For example, when
someone sick comes to us: if we do not ask the Lord in prayer, we fail to use
the gift correctly. That gift becomes ineffective.
Four Keys to Using Spiritual Gifts:
1. Use
the Wisdom God Gives (Proverbs 2:6).
2. Be
Rooted in the Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15).
3. Seek
the Lord’s Guidance in Prayer (Matthew 7:7).
o
If the Lord does not grant immediate healing,
wait. Do not act in self-will.
4. Encourage
Faith in the Hearer (Mark 5:36).
o
As the Word is preached, faith rises in the
hearts of listeners (Romans 10:17), and healing or blessing flows.
An example is the Bible Mission Swasthishala in Kakani,
where as the Word was preached, faith arose in the hearts of the sick, and when
prayer was offered, healing was granted. This is how gifts must be used —
always depending on God, not on ourselves.
A Warning about Misuse
The parable of the talents teaches us this clearly:
·
Matthew 25:29
– “For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance:
but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”
Those who use their gifts faithfully will be entrusted with more. Those who
neglect their gifts will lose even what they have.
Especially those with the gift of vision must be
very careful. If not used rightly, the enemy may send false visions. That is
why many today are deceived by wrong visions. The Scripture says:
·
Matthew 5:8
– “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
Only those with pure hearts, yielded to God, will see truly.
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, use the gifts of God with humility,
thanksgiving, and reverence. Do not boast, for pride leads to a fall (Proverbs
16:18). Rather, remain indebted to the God who gave the gifts, and continually praise
Him. As we use our gifts faithfully, He will grant us more
gifts and greater grace.
May these words strengthen your spiritual growth
and help you use the gifts of God for His glory. Amen.
In his Service,
Servant of Gracious God,
Pastor. Vinny
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