23/02/2024
Hidden Talents
You often hear people complain that God skipped over them when passing out the talents. They envy others who have musical abilities, speak publicly, cook, play sports, or have any other talent they don’t have. But everyone has God-given gifts, even if you don’t recognize or use them. It’s dangerous to compare your life with others because it can leave you discouraged, resentful, or even angry, and it will prevent you from being thankful for what you do have. God gives you the talents needed to fulfill His plan for you. In 1 Peter 4:10-11, we’re told, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” And in James 1:17: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” God wants you to use your talents to bring Him honor and glory and to bless others. So, instead of being disappointed with what you’ve been given, ask God to show you how to use them. The more you use them, the more He will give. The Bible says in Luke 12:48, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Romans 12:6 says, “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith.” Thank God for every gift and pray for Holy Spirit guidance to use each one according to His purpose. Text: Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 12:5-6, Romans 12:4-8, 2 Corinthians 8:12
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