Much Will Be Required
Growing up many of us began to discover our gifts, for some it took a little
longer to recognize their abilities as gifts. As we mature into adulthood many
of us bury the gifts or continue to look at uncultivated gifts as
useless. We hold on to these things in ability, yet we relinquish the
call to use them.
For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.] (Romans 11:29 AMP)
Romans 11:29 tells us that God's gift and call are irrevocable. Gifts are things we must choose to receive. We can choose to use them or not use them, but they will still be there in/with us. If you can sing at an early age and decide not to use your voice to glorify Him, He won't take your ability away because of His word. Whether we stray or stay on the path it is still ours.
The major question for all who are avoiding their gift(s) is....Why?
I believe Luke 12:48 can provide the answer.... Much WILL BE required!
For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more. (Luke 12:48 NKJV)
When we think of fruit we think of something light and refreshing, but the first fruit of our gift is responsibility. Many run away from this fruit; whether it is a commitment of time, leadership responsibility, practice or even something as simple as talking to others in person. Society is quickly showing us how to take what is the so called quickest and easiest route. The truth is even though your gift comes with responsibility it's the best route and you've been graced to handle it. When responsibilities of the gift(s) come, God has given you what you need to handle it.
Stop wondering when, how or who is going to help you. Own and walk in the gift(s) and responsibility!
For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.] (Romans 11:29 AMP)
Romans 11:29 tells us that God's gift and call are irrevocable. Gifts are things we must choose to receive. We can choose to use them or not use them, but they will still be there in/with us. If you can sing at an early age and decide not to use your voice to glorify Him, He won't take your ability away because of His word. Whether we stray or stay on the path it is still ours.
The major question for all who are avoiding their gift(s) is....Why?
I believe Luke 12:48 can provide the answer.... Much WILL BE required!
For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more. (Luke 12:48 NKJV)
When we think of fruit we think of something light and refreshing, but the first fruit of our gift is responsibility. Many run away from this fruit; whether it is a commitment of time, leadership responsibility, practice or even something as simple as talking to others in person. Society is quickly showing us how to take what is the so called quickest and easiest route. The truth is even though your gift comes with responsibility it's the best route and you've been graced to handle it. When responsibilities of the gift(s) come, God has given you what you need to handle it.
Stop wondering when, how or who is going to help you. Own and walk in the gift(s) and responsibility!
Reminders!
1. Recognize the gifts as such and begin to take a step towards operating in them. Seek skill set or talent surveys to help you rediscover your passions.
2. Stop looking at your ability and trust God's ability to open doors no man can shut and close doors no man can open. (Revelation 3:8).
3. Find people who will hold you accountable for staying committed to your life given responsibility.... PURPOSE.
4. Seek and Trust God in the valley and on the mountain top.
1. Recognize the gifts as such and begin to take a step towards operating in them. Seek skill set or talent surveys to help you rediscover your passions.
2. Stop looking at your ability and trust God's ability to open doors no man can shut and close doors no man can open. (Revelation 3:8).
3. Find people who will hold you accountable for staying committed to your life given responsibility.... PURPOSE.
4. Seek and Trust God in the valley and on the mountain top.
R.T.
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