S – Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. ⁵ There are different ministries, but the same Lord. ⁶ And there are different activities, but the same God works all of them in each person

1 Corinthians 12:4–6 CSB

O – Commentary: 

Paul’s (here proto-trinitarian) triple repetition of the same thought in three ways (“there are varieties of … but the same …”) reinforces his point in a way that rhetorically sensitive ancient audiences would have appreciated (in *rhetoric, anaphora began successive clauses the same way). Paul emphasizes that all the gifts are different but all are useful; hence a Christian with one gift is not more or less important than another Christian with a different gift.

The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

A – Each person and gift is important to the body of Christ.  We want to elevate people because of their gift, usually revolving around “the stage.”  This is a great reminder that each role is crucial to the effectiveness of the body.  And, we should walk humbly knowing that the Holy Spirit is the source of our gift, not ourselves.

R – Lord, thank you for the gifts and blessings you have put on my life.  You are my source.  Help me to steward this gift so you will receive glory and others will see your love.  Help me to exercise it so that I operate it at the highest level.  Help me to see how I serve the body of Christ in my use.