"ABILITIES "

It is vital for us to discover and utilize the gifts that we have been given.

All of us have been blessed with a specific skill and abilities in life. We must recognize our talent(s) in God and conform them into His will. God wants to fill us with his spirit so we will use them for His glory. How are you using your special talents and abilities? If you just paused it's time for you to think about the ways you can use them for God's work in this world. A TALENT MUST BE USED OR IT WILL DIMINISH. And a talent must be used often so we can hone it and use as efficiently and effectively.

Have you ever pondered about your ability to share the Word of God? Some things come easy to us, while other things we truly must work at. We are responsible to develop the various abilities that we have been blessed with, even the ones not considered religious, and to use them for God's glory. One can hew their skills through study, by watching others, and through practice. Work on your skills or abilities that could help your church or community. Put your best foot forward for Christ Jesus. A friend said to me just this past week that we know the end of the story. Another friend is so secure in his faith, while being tossed and flipped around in an auto accident his only thoughts were on Christ Jesus and his family.

The most important prerequisite for any kind of Christian service is to be filled with faith and the power of the Holy Spirit. My Pals are all spiritually mature and very wise men. All believers in Christ belong to one body; we are all united under the head-ship of Jesus Christ. Under His leadership each believer has God-given abilities that can and will strengthen the whole body. Your special ability may seem small to you but God can make the impossible happen with your talent. Ask God to use your unique gifts to contribute to the strength and health of the body of believers.

Until next time.

Jim