To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles. (1 Corinthians 12:9-10a)
I Corinthians 12:9-12 outlines nine gifts of the Spirit, which are divided into three groups: utterance gifts, revelation gifts, and power gifts. These gifts allow a faith-filled believer to accomplish extraordinary things that show the power of God.
The power gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians12:9-10a include the working of miracles, gifts of healings, and the gift of faith. These gifts bring about supernatural interventions in the physical realm. Each of these gifts defies natural laws and shows how God’s mighty power can manifest through a Spirit-filled believer.
The gifts of healings are used to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual healing to anyone who is suffering. The gifts of healings manifest in various ways, sometimes with a word of knowledge or a prophecy.
The gift of faith, or special faith, enables believers to exercise unwavering confidence in God's promises and supernatural provision in the face of impossible looking circumstances or situations. This gift goes beyond ordinary faith and allows individuals to believe for the impossible, trusting in God's ability to perform miracles and fulfill His promises no matter what the situation looks like. When special faith is operating, it’s impossible to doubt!
Working of miracles defies natural laws. For example, I’ve read reports of missionaries who had many more mouths to feed than they had food, but they prayed, and God answered by multiplying their rations, just as Jesus did with the five loaves and two fishes. They experienced a gift of the Spirit we call the working of miracles.
Practical Application
As believers, let us earnestly desire the gifts of the Spirit and seek to operate in them. When presented with opportunities to exercise the power gifts, step out in faith, trusting in God's ability to work through you to perform miracles, healings, and acts of faith. God wants to use you, but you must be willing.