“Talents”
Tuesday, December 3, 2024Key Verse
“And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.” Matthew 25:15
Text — Matthew 25:14-30
Message
A talent is something that you are born with which gives you unique skills and abilities. Talent is set apart from knowledge in that it is not a learned behaviour, although it can be strengthened through practice. The Bible tells us that we are all born with distinct talents and gifts that set us apart from each other. When you discover the talents that God has given you, and you use them to glorify Him, you will experience a full life. Our loving God wants us to be whole and complete and it is through our talents that we can find our unique calling in life!
Life lessons from the parable of the talents
(i) God has blessed every one with unique gifts.
(ii) He expects us to use our talents wisely.
(iii) God does not judge us all by the same standard.
(iv) God always gives us everything we need to do what He has called us to do. Pray and discover your talent today, then use it to profit others and glorify God.
Further Reading
Romans 12:6-8
Prayer for today
Lord, I surrender all my talents for Your glory.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
