Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.”
NL Daily Devotion for Monday, June 1, 2020
by Daniel D. Maurer, Clergy Stuff
The first century Corinthian christian community was big on spiritual gifts. Primarily, Paul was concerned that previous spiritual practices might fracture the community. Paul, again, was a church builder. His primary motivation in writing a letter was about re-centering the community to orient themselves toward Christ’s work in the Holy Spirit.
Today, I think many people either don’t realize the value of the gifts they have to offer spiritual communities. Pastors and other church staff (as well as volunteers — don’t think I’m forgetting them), have become the main, professional organizers of what the church does. In so doing, people expect church leadership to rally the congregation to share their gifts.
Sometimes I wonder whether the church would be better off in de-centralizing, and simply letting people come forth to share their gifts.
Whatever happens, I do believe that the church will survive, albeit in a smaller, sleeker version. Perhaps that’s not a bad thing. Still, churches need to reach out to those who can share their spiritual gifts, too. It’s all about the Spirit and the Spirit’s working in us to light a fire!
God, I will take this day to ponder my gifts and see how they might contribute to your church. Amen.
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