The gifts of the Spirit communicate the profound and unheard-of truth of Christ to the church. Each gift constantly speaks to the marvelous works of God completed by Jesus. They strengthen our common faith in who Jesus is, and embolden us to live life to the fullest.

When the gifts from the Holy Spirit are seen in the Church, the result will be a clearer understanding of who Jesus is. Ultimately, these gifts show the character of God and point people towards the ultimate conclusion that a New Covenant has arrived, replacing the death with life, and sin with righteousness.

You have been given “a measure of faith” – that is to say, a part to play in the body of Christ. It’s a marvelous honor and sobering thought that God trusts us to communicate His Gospel to the world. Let’s do it with diligence and unmistakable clarity!

What an unusual covenant we have with God since the Cross. Instead of measuring righteousness by man’s effort, as in Moses’ day, we are now measured by Jesus’ effort. Instead of condemning mankind for their lack of perfection, we are rewarded for Christ’s own perfection. This momentous truth is precisely what motivates us to reflect outwardly what has been completed inwardly.

The Holy Spirit is in you as a constant reminder that your spirit is perfect. At the same time, Jesus is in heaven as a reminder that the work of perfection has been accepted and finished. Both work together in unison to bring God’s glory to every moment of your life!

Creation is not fixed. This planet and our bodies are still subject to Adam’s fall. Outwardly, we’re all a work in progress. But the story doesn’t end there. We have great hope within us, knowing this - It won’t be long before the wonderful salvation promised by God shows up all around us!

The result of Jesus’ perfect sacrifice wasn’t just to get you a bit closer to God. It was to thrust you into His presence forevermore. God’s promise to the world, sealed by His oath to Himself, is that you are perfected right alongside Jesus, by faith alone!

Hebrews 7 lays out the clear comparison of a Levitical Priesthood, overseen by men who die, with the Priesthood of Jesus, the man who will never die. With the change of priests comes the change of law, and thus we are still enjoying the new covenant, built on the law of Grace and Mercy!

In the Biblical account of God’s covenant with Abraham, we see plainly what our New Covenant looks like. Ours is not a covenant of man’s effort to reach higher and higher, hoping to one day be counted as worthy of some prize. Instead, our covenant is simply received by faith, bringing the weight of heaven’s blessing with it!