God Inspired Gifts

I have been in the process of writing a book for several years.  And not just any book, THE EPIC!  Between my work schedule, my family life and my spa appointments with May Ling, it is a challenge to find time to devote to my book.  My resolution for this year is to devote time to finish THE EPIC. I have a God Inspired Gift of writing (and you thought I was going to say comedy...lol) and I have decided to use my gift for His divine purpose.  My challenge to the world, should you choose to accept, is to put your God Inspired Gifts to use. 


God has bestowed upon each of us, individually and specifically, particular gifts.  These God Inspired Gifts enable us to perform different services in the body of Christ.  Our service, regardless of how big or small, is a blessing to those who receive it.  It is important to take pride in your service as it is a reflection of God to the world.  Your service has the potential to lead people closer to God  or push people further away.  On one of my quick grocery store runs, I had a hand cart filled with 12 items.  I was in a rush so I hopped in the "10 items or less" line.  The evil cashier took one look at my stack of groceries, shot approximately 5,000 daggers out of his eyeballs, and said, "You have more than 10 items."  I replied, "Yes, I know. Do you want me to get in a different line?"  He proceeded to ring up my items with a bad attitude.  I became so angry, I vowed never to get in his line again.  It has been over a year and to this date, even if he has no line, I will wait in a different line to receive service.  On the other hand, May Ling always has a positive attitude when she sees me walk into the nail bar.  No matter how many services I request, even if I don't have an appointment, she is always polite and kind.  She treats me like her daughter and I leave her presence feeling like a pretty princess.  Because of her positive impact on my life, I always see her for the services I want and reward her with a hefty tip.


Oftentimes, people forget worldly possessions, positions and favor are temporary.  In the blink of an eye, you can be robbed of your possessions.  At the wave of a hand, you can be fired from your job.  With the snap of a finger, you can lose the love of your friends and family.  The only thing that is guaranteed is God's love for those who serve Him.  God's love is eternal.  God's love never fails.  God's ability to strengthen you and allow success in your endeavors is everlasting.  How awesome is that?! I am so amazed each day I wake up, knowing God's hand is guiding my every step.  As I use my God Inspired Gift to bring glory to Him, He will not only bless me beyond my wildest dreams but He will also use me to be a blessing to others.


God used David to fulfill a particular purpose.  Read for yourself: II Samuel 5  David began his life as a sheep herder and eventually became a king!  David started life as an everyday, average person but he used his God Inspired Gifts and ultimately led a nation of God's chosen people.  II Samuel 5:10,12 states "and he became more and more powerful because the Lord God Almighty was with him.  And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel."  David's power did not come from his own personal abilities.  His power came from God!  David was not named king of Israel for selfish purposes.  He used his position to uplift the entire nation!  When you serve God with your whole heart and allow Him to direct your path, you can be like David.  You can have success and use your position to be a blessing to others.


Last but not least, I was drawn to Jesus' parable of the talents when I made my resolution to complete THE EPIC.  The parable tells a story of a man who distributed bags of gold to three of his servants.  Two of the servants invested the gold, doubled the amount originally received and offered it all back to their master. The third servant chose to hide his gold therefore he did not receive any interest or benefit from it.  The master was thoroughly pissed with the third servant for failing to use the gold as an investment opportunity.  He wound up taking his gold back and kicked him out into the street. WOW!  The master was so impressed with the other two servants, he allowed them to keep the gold and the interest earned so they could continue accruing wealth.  DOUBLE WOW! We can compare this parable to our God Inspired Gifts.  Are were wasting the gold our master has given us by hiding it?  Or are we investing our gold to bring glory to the kingdom of God?  Whatever your God Inspired Gift is, use it for a Godly purpose and you will reap eternal benefits.  I guarantee you will find peace, joy and success when you follow God's path for your life instead of spending all your good years working hard for temporary reward.