Pastor Jack Hibbs delivered a powerful reminder to every believer: you have a spiritual gift, and God intends for you to use it.
“The Bible says that every believer, every true child of God has at least one spiritual gift,” Hibbs said. He emphasized that these gifts aren’t confined to pastors or evangelists. “What God has given you is unique, and it’s uniquely used by God the Holy Spirit through your life.”
Speaking directly to both Christians and nonbelievers, Hibbs addressed the evidence of faith in action. “Out of their lives should be convincing evidence that they love you. Oh, I know they bother you… The reason why they drive you nuts is because they love you actually more than you love yourself.”
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For the believer, Hibbs challenged the audience to get involved in their local church—not just attend sporadically. “Stop being little bees that go from church to church and think you’ve gone to church. You ain’t going to church until you find a church and get involved in that church.”
He also cautioned against seeking shortcuts for spiritual discovery. “I encourage you not to go online to fill out a questionnaire to find out what your gift of the Holy Spirit is. That’s not only cheating. You’re going to get the wrong answer… Get on your knees and say, ‘Lord, show me.’”
Hibbs pointed to the necessity of stepping outside one’s comfort zone to activate God’s work through them. “God will bring us to that moment where… you’re terrified and this will never work and God says you’re exactly correct… but God.”
He stressed that real revival begins with obedience: “When you step out in obedience… you are exhibiting the love of God and your love for God. Because listen, it’s for Him.”
In addressing the body of Christ, Hibbs reminded the audience of their role in the church community. “We are to be falling over one another to love one another… A healthy church that’s experiencing revival… they know their place and they function in the beautiful apparatus of their calling.”
“You want to walk into that gift. You want to live that gift… Seek Him. Ask Him. And you must commune with Him,” he encouraged.
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According to Hibbs, this isn’t extra credit Christianity, “This is Christianity 101 that changes the world.”
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
