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FOLLOW JESUS 365 EVANGELISM PROGRAM

🕊️ Opening Thought

No two people are created exactly alike, and this is no accident. God has intentionally designed each of us with a unique combination of talents, passions, and spiritual gifts—all meant to be used to love and serve those around us.

Our gifts are not for personal gain or recognition; they are tools entrusted to us to build up God’s family and extend His kingdom here on earth. This includes every one of you: whether you have a disability, learn in a special way, or have special talents God has given you, your gifts matter deeply to Him.

📜 Memory Verse

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:6-8 (NIV)

🙏 Devotional Message

God’s provision of unique gifts is a reflection of His perfect wisdom and care for His church. Scripture repeatedly affirms that every believer has been given something to contribute:

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

Our gifts are not earned; they are a gracious gift from God. As stewards, we are called to use them faithfully—not hoard them or compare them to the gifts of others. Every gift, whether visible or quiet, large or small, has purpose in God’s plan.

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV)

Some gifts are given to equip and empower others to use their own gifts. Whether you are called to teach, mentor, or lead, your role is to help those around you discover and develop the gifts God has placed within them, strengthening the entire body of Christ.

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.” 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (NIV)

The body of Christ cannot function properly if any part is missing or refuses to do its part. Your gift is unique, and no one else can fulfill your role exactly as you can. When every member uses their gifts, the church becomes a powerful witness of God’s love and unity.

✍️ Quotation from Ellen G. White

“Each one has a work to do which no one else can do as well; and no one else can do our work, unless we neglect it, and leave it undone