โWhen Paul identified the spiritual gift of โhelpsโ (antilฤmpsis in Greek) in 1 Corinthians 12, he was highlighting the service that speaks as a means to render practical aid or support to someone who may be in need, particularly to the weak and needy.
We see this demonstrated by Paul in Acts 20:35 when he said: โI have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, โIt is more blessed to give than to receive.โโ
In this regard, the spiritual gift of helps directs us to a Spirit-empowered ministry of generous compassion and benevolent support toward those in need.
It is in this kind of support that we see a transformation of circumstanceโwhen God intersects a desperate situation and demonstrates His power in such a way that brings greater understanding and faithโand we confirm that our help does indeed come from the Lord.
Video: Blessed Are the Helpers
The gift of helps described in 1 Cor. 12:28 represents those who render compassionate aid. As we minister locally, or through global operations like Foursquare Disaster Relief, letโs remember where we must first look for helpโthe name of the Lord.
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Watch Rachael Jackson’s video.
Prayer Points
- Pray that God would open our hearts to generously render โhelpโ to those in need of assistance, particularly those who have been impacted by recent global disasters.
- Pray for opportunities to be agents of transformation for someone in need in your church and community.
- Pray for breakthrough for those in desperate situations, that they would call upon the name of the Lord for help and assistance. May His power and provision meet their needs!
- Pray that God would stir up in us the gifts that He has given us that may have been dormant in our ministries.
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