God Has Gifted You

Today’s Scripture:

Every good action and every perfect gift is from God. These good gifts come down from the Creator of the sun, moon, and stars, who does not change like their shifting shadows.” (James 1:17 NCV)

Today’s Thought:

We all have been given unique gifts and talents from God that are to be used to glorify Him. Unfortunately there are many who are not currently using their gifts or they are using them in the wrong manner.

This reminds me of a rich man who was determined to give his mother a birthday gift that would outshine all others. He read of a bird that had a vocabulary of 4000 words, could speak in numerous languages and sing 3 operatic arias. He immediately bought the bird for $50,000 and had it delivered to his mother. The next day he phoned to see if she had received the bird. “What did you think of the bird?” he asked. She replied, “It was delicious.”

God has blessed each one of us with unique gifts that are to be used for His service. You may say to yourself, “How can God use me?” God is willing to use anyone who is willing to surrender their life to Him. We must relinquish control and allow God to do His work in and through our lives.

Each one of us are instruments in the hands of God. Our desire should be to please our Heavenly Father and receive with gratitude His unique gifts for our lives. We are all different and have something to contribute to God’s work.  His gifts are special and are given with a heart full of love.

Today’s Quote:

“What is God looking for? He is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His – completely.”     —Charles Swindoll