We're all aware that we can pray for the Holy Spirit to use our spiritual abilities to bless others. We can also ask for an impartation prayer from another believer if we want a certain gift or more of it. This is crucial when we follow Jesus' instructions in Matthew 10:8 “Heal the sick, bring the dead back to life, cleanse the lepers, and exorcise demons. You have been given freely; freely give”and the Great Commission: “As a result, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to follow everything I have told you” (Matthew 28:19-20).
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What does it mean to impart a spiritual gift?
Impartation refers to the giving and receiving of spiritual gifts, blessings, healing, and Holy Spirit baptism, among other things, for the ministry's mission. It is the passing on of these “gifts” from one Godly man or woman to another, particularly through the laying on of hands.
What are the 11 spiritual gifts?
A spiritual gift, also known as a charism (plural: charisms or charismata; Greek singular: charisma, plural: charismata), is a supernatural ability bestowed by the Holy Spirit. Followers think that these are supernatural graces that individual Christians require (and that were required in the days of the Apostles) in order to fulfill the Church's mission. In the strictest sense, it is a theological word for the special graces bestowed on individual Christians for the benefit of others, as opposed to personal sanctification graces such as the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
The word of knowledge, enhanced faith, healing gifts, miraculous gifts, prophecy, spirit discernment, various kinds of tongues, and tongue interpretation are examples of these skills, which are often referred to as “charismatic gifts.” The gifts of apostles, prophets, teachers, aids (associated with service to the destitute and sick), and governments (or leadership abilities) are also associated with various Church ministries. Individuals are given these gifts by the Holy Spirit, but their mission is to build up the entire Church. They're mentioned in the New Testament, namely in 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4. Spiritual gifts are also mentioned in 1 Peter 4.
The gifts are tied to both “natural” and “miraculous” abilities, both of which are empowered by the Holy Spirit. The two primary theological viewpoints on their nature are that they have long since ceased or that they continue (Cessationism versus Continuationism).
What ways can you nurture the gift of wisdom in your life?
WHERE DO WE GET OUR KNOWLEDGE?
- Make small talk with strangers. Talk to people from different walks of life and from different viewpoints than you, and see what you can learn from them.