 What for? You might say, well, Pastor, why do I need a gift from God regarding the body of Christ? I was anticipating your question. Ephesians 4 verse 12 tells us, you can write it down. Ephesians 4 verse 12 says that it's for the equipping of the saints, for the working of ministry. That is, you and I need one another. Why? For the edifying of the body of Christ. Encouragement. All of us need encouragement.