Use Your Talents

Everyone has a God given talent. What are you doing with your talents? Whatever talent you have, make the best use of it.

Exodus 4:11-12 ~ The Lord said to him, “who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

Isaiah 44:2 ~ This is what the Lord says-he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

* Because God gave us our talents, He will help us carry through. When we use our talents to the glory of God, our talents are stronger. God’s message is stronger. We are able to do more for Him and the building of His Kingdom.

ASK YOURSELF:

1. Why is it so hard to talk to others about God?

2. How can you use your talents to help you be a witness for God?

Isaiah 6:8 ~ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Exodus 28:3 ~ Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such  matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest.

Exodus 31:2-5 ~ “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and Knowledge in all kinds of crafts – to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and engage in all kinds of craftsmanship.”

* When God calls us to do something, He will give us the talents we need to do great things in His Name. We don’t have to trust in our own ability or strength.

ASK YOURSELF:

1. What are you really good at?

2. How can you use those talents to serve others?

Deuteronomy 8:18 ~ But remember the Lord, your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

1 Chronicles 22:15-16 ~ “You have many workmen: stonecutters, masons and carpenters as well as men skilled in every kind of work in gold and silver, bronze and iron-craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work and the Lord be with you.”

* Wealth is something most people believe will make them happy. As Christians, we know that real wealth, comes from God’s blessings and not money or possessions.

ASK YOURSELF:

1. Where are you storing your treasures?

2. How can you use your talents to store more treasures in heaven (by bringing more people to knowing God)?

MORE SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE:

Romans 1:6 ~ And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.

Romans 11:29 ~ for God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

Romans 12:6-8 ~ We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 12:1 ~ Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 ~ There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11 ~ Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good…All these these are the work of one and the same Spirit and He gives them to each one, just as He determines.

1 Peter 4:10 ~ Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.

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