Spiritual Specialists - Ephesians 4:7-16

"However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ....As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love" (vs. 7, 16). These verses are the opening and conclusion of a section in which the Apostle Paul describes the spiritual giftings or specialties God bestows "to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ" (vs. 12). So, we are like the construction crew for God's building project and each one of us is a specialist in some aspect of construction. Maybe you are a frame carpenter, a finish carpenter, a bricklayer, a carpenter's helper, a roofer, an electrician, or even a civil engineer (or apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, or teacher--vs. 11). Nevertheless, you are a spiritual specialist because God gives you a special spiritual ability so you can assist in this building project. However, if you don't know what your spiritual specialty is, then ask God to show you because we need your help to finish the job!