God-given Gifts and Talents

One of the most neglected areas in many people's lives is the gifts that God has placed within them. But as children of God, we need to recognize our innate gifts, talents and strengths and do everything in our power to build and develop them. Why? Because those skills and capabilities are specially designed by God for you to fullfill your calling and perfect role in His divine purpose and plan.

Good thing about our God-given gifts and calling is that they are permanent and enduring. Romans 11:29 tells us: ...the gifts and callings of God are without repentance. The Greek word translated repentance in this verse means "irrevocable". Meaning, God cannot take away His gifts and calling in your life. Even if you've never done anything with them or even if you've failed time and time again, God's gifts and calling are still resident within you. They are indeed His deposits in our personal accounts, but we're the ones who will determine value of interest that we will put on them. The greater the amount of interest and attention we give to them, the greater their value becomes.

As Christians, we should never underestimate the power of these gifts that are within us. It is also our responsibility to make full use of all the capabilities that God has bestowed upon us so that we do not abound in one area while becoming bankrupt in another. We can also use these talents to help others achieve their own dreams and goals in their lives.

Some people are just waiting to be touched by the gifts and talents that God has placed within you. So evaluate yourself. Define and refine your gifts, talents and strengths. And look for opportunities to exercise your God-endowed, God-ordained gifts and calling.

(Some passages are excerpts from the Book "An Enemy Called Average" by John L. Mason)

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