Gifts for Sharing
Mary Nelson Keithahn (1997) • English
Primary Scripture: Acts 9:36-42
Verse 1
The kind heart of a woman failed and men were sent to plead, "Dear Peter, come to Joppa now. for Dorcas is in need. Restore her to the charities that we have come to know. She has a gift for sewing that has helped the church to grow."
Verse 2
A clever merchant, Lydia, in ancient Philippi, grew wealthy selling purple goods, as Paul did testify, "This woman shares her fortune to support us where we go. She has a gift for business that has helped the church to grow."
Verse 3
Priscilla and Aquila worked with Paul at making tents, while teaching, preaching God in Christ to Corinth residents. Apollos said, "What I have learned has set my faith aglow. They have a gift for teaching that has helped the church to grow."
Verse 4
No matter where we work or live or worship in this land, you grace us with your presence, God, and gift us by your hand with talents, skills, abilities more useful than we know. We all have gifts for sharing that can help the church to grow.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- acts 9:36-42
Reference 2
- acts 16
Reference 3
- acts 18:1-3
Reference 4
- acts 18:18
Reference 5
- acts 18:26
Reference 6
- romans 16:3-5
Reference 7
- 1-corinthians 16:19
Reference 8
- 2-timothy 4:19