It was quite a revelation that our giftedness will shine brightest on others and be less effective for ourselves.
This lesson in humility has brought a new light to me. I WANT to get the counsel of others because that is where God will be. He will speak to me through His body. Pride tells me that I can hear Him just fine and don’t need the body. That is where I have been as of late and probably forever.
No more, I declare.
My chains are gone. I have been set free. My God, my savior has ransomed me. And like a flood, His mercy rains. Unending love. Amazing grace. – Chris Tomlin
Free, indeed.
My eyes are open to the great importance of the body of Christ. God will use them to help me navigate His plans. I must seek others out. I cannot do it myself. I cannot go it alone. Praise the God of our Lord Jesus for this.