Is Your Talent Hidden?

 

Read: Matthew 25: 14-30

Like in this story, we shouldn't bury our talent. God has gifted each one of us with a particular talent. We need to use it for the benefit of the kingdom of God, so it will bless and encourage others. By allowing our talents to be utilized, not only can we have a big impact on someone else's life, but we can also be blessed ourselves. We find great fulfillment in what we do. And we should do, for we were born for it.

Our lives shouldn't just consist of work, sleep and the menial tasks of everyday life. We need to use the talents God has given us to make a difference in our world. Even if it's some quirky gift we think no one would be interested in, we need to find ways in which we can use it.

As we use the talents God has given us, He brings increase. Just like the two others in this story, who went off and used the talents that were given to them, God brought increase. In both cases it was doubled. God will use us in far more ways than we ever dreamed of, and expand our borders so many people can be blessed as a result.

May we not be like the one that did nothing with the talent given him - only to hide it. Whatever it is that God has blessed you with, consider using it to glorify God. After all, He created you to be used in this way.

© By M.S.Lowndes

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them... ~ Romans 12: 6

Lord, I thank you for giving me
A very precious gift
Help me, Lord, to glorify you
With what you've blessed me with.

© By M.S.Lowndes

Back to School



II Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

 

New clothes are in the closet, and the books and backpacks are out and ready to go. Summer vacation is over and it’s back to school! Weeks of summer pleasure gave young minds a chance to rest, but now it’s back to work. It’s time to study again.

There is one book that we should never get tired of studying and learning from. That, of course, is The Holy Bible. Sixty-six books in one, this text gives us history, poetry, prophecy, and doctrine. From Genesis to Revelation the continuous story of man’s relationship to God and His plan for redemption unfolds. This incredible book provides great mystery and at the same time delivers unalterable truth penned under the inspiration of God by forty-four writers spanning over twenty centuries of time. Though written thousands of years ago, the Bible clearly presents God’s commands for successful living and wisdom for every step of life’s journey. And these truths are as relevant today as they were the day they were recorded.

When was the last time you really took the time to dig in and study God’s Word? Did the busyness of summer cause you to slack off of your study of God’s Word? Vacations? Travel? Kids at home? Extra outside work? No matter what the season, there are plenty of things to distract you and keep you from studying, but it’s time to put away the excuses and get into the Word. As fall arrives, I encourage you look around and find a good Bible study group and dig in. Mark it on your calendar and make that study a part of your regular routine. If you do, you’ll experience fresh blessings from your Heavenly Father, and the fun and fellowship of meeting with other believers. What are you waiting for? It’s time to study!

Precious Lord, Your Word is my source of strength and wisdom. Let me never be so unwise as to think that I know enough of it. Let me never neglect studying it. Let me never stop loving it.

 

By Ann Shorb
©Copyright Ann Shorb, 2006