Scripture: 1st Corinthians 12:1, 4-5
Brothers and sisters, I don’t want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. …There are different spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; and there are different ministries and the same Lord; 6 and there are different activities but the same God who produces all of them in everyone
Thought for the Day: On this day in 1981, we first encountered the mouse. Just a reminder for those who now use a touchscreen, it is that little handheld device that allows you to move the cursor on a computer screen.. I remember the first time I was introduced to a mouse back in high school. I’m pretty sure I made some comment like, “I don’t see how this is going to be helpful…” The interesting idea to consider is that in another decade, the mouse might just be obsolete. It will have only had a lifespan of 50 years, though I guess in technology circles, that is a very long time. When computer manufacturers first started putting a mouse with every computer, we never really thought of it as just a step to the next thing. And for many of us, we become very comfortable with the new thing and fight when asked to give it up, when like the mouse, it is only a bridge technology.
I don’t want to dismiss the important gifts we bring to this moment in life, but for most of us, the gifts we share are probably more of a bridge to what is to follow. They are important, and they will help to make ready what is to come…which will probably be another step to the next thing. This shouldn’t impact our willingness to share. If anything, we should see how important we are as a bridge to the next generation. At the same time, we should not cling to what we give and become a roadblock to what needs to follow.
Prayer: God, you are the one who provides and empowers the gifts we share. Allow me to offer my gift, relinquishing it to your Spirit who connects to other gifts for the work of your kingdom. Amen.
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