The disciples followed Jesus while He walked among them and when He went to be with the Father He left the Holy Spirit to guide them. Led by the Spirit, the apostles founded churches, worked miracles in His name and were inspired with the word of God to preach, teach and write scripture. The Holy Spirit is a gift of Christ.
The apostles baptized believers in the Holy Spirit and they too received spiritual gifts to grow the church, the body of Christ. Christ gives these gifts to believers to be used in His name, for His purpose, for His people. When I know Him and walk with Him, He reveals the gifts He has given me for His glory. I am fully equipped and my faith in my Savior gives me the grace and power to act in Jesus’ name.
I’m reminded of my job in a floral company. Every day I received a detailed list of arrangements to create, sometimes well over one hundred, and often no vases to complete them. I had the tools, the flowers, and the willingness—everything but the vases! This doesn’t happen in God’s business plan. He doesn’t dole out work orders without stocking the necessary elements. When I obey the Holy Spirit and act in faith, He takes care of the details so together we arrange God’s great designs.
Christ gave gifts to men. He gave to some the gift to be missionaries, some to be preachers, others to be preachers who go from town to town. He gave others the gift to be church leaders and teachers. These gifts help His people work well for Him. And then the church which is the body of Christ will be made strong. Ephesians 4:11-12
Meeting God at the Park 