In Jn, Jesus said.Every branch in me that doesn't bear fruit is taken away, and every branch that bears fruit but is MzE MzElled may bear more fruit.I am the vine and you are the branches.If you stay with me and I in you, you will get a lot of fruit.Jesus tells a parable about virgins.Some ran out of oil and some did not.They were unable to enter heaven.Where are all the virgins in the parable Christian?The Christians did not get to enter heaven because they ran out of the Holy Spirit.Is that what Jesus meant when he said branches that did not bear fruit were taken away?It is important for a Christian to bear fruit their whole life.
Step 1: The desire to serve God is the driving force behind releasing gifts into your life.
Put your heart in the right place to serve and receive.Ask God if he feels that you are pure in your desire to receive the gifts and surrender the matter to him.Depending on how close you are to God and how you hear His voice, this may have to be done over a period of time.
Step 2: Ask Jesus to guide you.
Ask God to use your natural talents if you believe your intentions are pure.He may ask you to start a Bible study at home or at work, or to volunteer at a local community centre on a regular basis.He may ask you to assist in a youth centre if you have a talent for teenagers.If you want to use your natural talents, you need to tell Him you are willing to help and wait for him to come up with an idea for you.
Step 3: Start working.
You must ensure that you are volunteering in the correct place once your natural talents have been identified and you have heard from God.Having an awareness that the most important aspect is serving Him with your natural talents after a period of time of serving, state in prayer that you are open to receiving any one of the gifts from Him.If you want a particular one, you can ask for it first, although the choice is God's as to which one he gives you.
Step 4: You should keep your heart clean.
You can build up your spirit if you serve God in an obedient manner.You receive more gifts if you are more devoted.This is not a quick way to receive spiritual power as the power of the gifts is given to those that God trusts and who are devoted to working with Him.The more gifts you receive, the merrier.
Step 5: At all times, be aware of Gods presence.
You need to always be in the presence of God when using any of the Holy Spirit's gifts.This will ensure more swift gifts as you will be working with the Holy spirit rather than just toiling in your own spirit which can be futile.
Step 6: You should be a loving person.
Paul says something.Love is kind and patient.It is not proud and does not envy.It does not disrespect others, it is not self-seeking, and it keeps no record of wrongs.Love is happy with the truth.It always protects, always trusts and always hopes.Do a self-assessment and ask yourself if you are all these things.Are you patient?Are you nice?Do you envy?Also, etc.One of the greatest commandments is to love others.He lay down his life for his friend.Jesus showed us how to love by dying for us.He first loved us according to the Bible.
Step 7: Have joy.
It's not possible to feel happy everyday.Sometimes life is hard and we have a way of making ourselves down.But joy is not the same as happiness.A subdued peace or calm is what joy is.It feels like everything will be okay despite what happens.The Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength.If you are able to have joy and not let yourself be depressed, you will have more strength to tackle life.Sometimes happiness and joy are a choice.We can't control what happens to us, but we can control whether or not we will let things steal our joy.Things can steal your joy.No matter what happens, stay happy.
Step 8: Stay calm.
No matter what happens, we can stay at peace.The Bible tells us not to take offense.We can either let things get to us or not.People should not get under your skin.Don't let people affect you.Stay at peace no matter what.God will work all things together for your good.You will be able to stay at peace if you trust God more.The verse says, "Do not be anxious for anything but in everything, by prayer and petition present your requests to God and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."We want peace in Christ.He is to lead us beside still waters and restore our soul.God doesn't want us to be ragged.He wants us to rest.To know that he is God.God's commandments are the main way to have peace.We will not be able to have peace if the Holy Spirit convicts us when we stray.You will have peace that passes all understanding if you fear God and keep his commandments.
Step 9: You have to be patient with others.
Don't rush people.Don't make them do things quicker.When other people hurt us, we have to be patient.We know that God is still working on us, so we need to not have unrealistic expectations of others.We need to have peace with ourselves and others.We can with others if we have patience with ourselves.Sometimes we are our own worst enemy.Even though we are saved, we still battle with the flesh.None of us are perfect.The truth is not in us if we say we have no sin.You will be able to have more patience with yourself if you know that you will sin.Spiritual growth is a process.People will sin against you.It is going to happen.God will allow you to be patient with others and forgive them.
Step 10: Be nice.
Be nice.Say thank you.When they are talking, don't interrupt them.Listen to people.Don't be loud.You should be quiet and humble.Being nice is the opposite of being rude."Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."Being better than yourself is what esteeming others is all about.It is respecting others and protecting their feelings.Being gentle with the others and not being quick to judge them is what it is.It is trying to build that other person up by saying things.Paul said to let your conversation be full of grace.Being kind to others is called speaking with grace.It has a soft heart.Being compassionate with others is what Jesus did.People will see God in you if you are kind to everyone."Preach the gospel at all times" is a great quote.When necessary, use words only.How do we preach the message at all times?Being kind to others is what it's about.
Step 11: You should be a good person.
Be good.We shouldn't stop trying because no one can be perfect except for God.To be good is to follow God's commands.Being good is standing before God and others.To be good is to be above reproach.To have a good name.To have a good reputation.
Step 12: You should be faithful.
To be faithful to others, you have to be dependable.Be on time.You should stay committed to your spouse.You should be committed to your friends.Stay in touch with your family."Let your yes be yes," Jesus said.We are going to do what we say.We will follow through on our commitments.We are to say what we mean.We are not going to be flaky in our commitments.We will be like a rock or an oak tree.Christians are called to be firmly planted in Christ and in His word, even though the world is scattered and can be all over the place.We are to be different.We must be faithful to God and others.
Step 13: Don't be aggressive.
Slow to anger, as God is, and don't be easily angered.People should be given the benefit of the doubt.When you need to be submissive, learn to do so.Treat other people's hearts and feelings the way you would want to be treated.It's like interacting with a young child."In order to treat everyone in your life better, picture them as a young child or elderly person."We would be more gentle with others if we had this mentality.It would make us nicer in our interactions.To not insist on your own way is to be gentle.Being soft with others is what it is about.To be kind.
Step 14: You have to have self-control.
Do not believe Satan's lies that you can't control yourself.Christians have the ability to control themselves.Most Christians struggle with self-control.It can be anything from our eating habits to our thoughts.It can be related to what we choose to do.We have to not let ourselves be mastered by anything.Good things can become idols if we don't have self-control.Fasting is a good way to grow in self-control.The best way to keep your body in check is to fast.It helps you not to give in to your desires.In 1 Cor.Paul says he will not be disqualified after he has preached to others.Fasting can be a great way to achieve mastery over ourselves.