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“Shiny Talents”
Categories: GRAB BAGHow do you know what gift you have, and how do you exercise it?Sincerely,
Ready To Work
Dear Ready To Work,
God used to give certain people spiritual gifts (i.e. the ability to speak in different languages, heal the sick, prophesy, etc.), but those days are over. Read “Gifts That Stop Giving” for details on the cessation of spiritual gifts.
However, the Bible tells us that we each also have natural gifts and talents given to us by the Lord. Some people are natural givers, others natural leaders, still others natural teachers, and so on (Rom 12:4-8). We are told that we must use what talents God gives us if we wish to please Him. Christ’s parable of the talents is a good example of this principle (Matt 25:14-30). There is no way to find what you are good at unless you simply start to work. When we put our hand to the plow, we will find our niche in the Lord’s work. Just start working, and your talents will naturally begin to shine.
