"Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery. Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you" 1 Timothy 4:14-16.

We do well to follow our strengths. Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, once decided to pursue a career as a professional baseball player. He loved the game and worked hard at it, but the painful truth was that he was at best a mediocre baseball player. His real strength was basketball.

Real effectiveness and joy in the Christian life is found in focusing on the areas we have been spiritually gifted. "Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you". Each of us have been given some special service capacity to benefit the body of Christ by the Spirit of God. "But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" (1 Corinthians 12:7). Discovering and developing that Spirit-inspired capacity is worthy of our best efforts. Paul urged Timothy to "Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them ... persevere in these things". Constant vigilance in conduct and teaching are essential.

Discovering our spiritual giftedness is worthy of life-long pursuit. The apostle Paul was personally relentless in his pursuit of this great purpose: "I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:12).

Where is your greatest effectiveness in Christian service? Where do you find the greatest satisfaction and joy? What are other members of the body of Christ telling you about your service? The answers to these questions can reveal much about the your life purpose and service.

The body of Christ is a great orchestra tuning up and practicing for its great performance for the King. Each member has a part in the performance, no matter how different and diverse these parts may be. When each part focuses their best energies on performance, and is in perfect harmony with all the others, the concert is awe-inspiring and fit for our King.

Find and follow your God-given strength. Focus your best efforts in cooperation with the dynamic Spirit of God. Participate in the performance of a lifetime - and beyond. In so doing you will be a blessing to the body of Christ, and a genuine praise to the King.

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