“You Have Gifts and Talents”
Sunday, November 24, 2024Key Verse
“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands” (2 Timothy 1:6).
Text —2 Timothy 1:5-6
Message
God has planted gifts and abilities within every one of us for the benefit of mankind. The Lord didn’t create just ordinary boys and girls. He created special, unique and talented youth in His image and likeness. To stir up the gift in you means to wake up from sleep, arouse and activate your mind and abilities. No matter how gifted you are, you have to work to bring the gifts to light with the help of God. Many youths allow procrastination, laziness, fear and doubt to hinder them from achieving their God-given dreams. Have you ever heard the statement, “What you fail to use, you lose”?
To activate your gifts and realise your dreams, you must be connected to the Creator by surrendering your life to Christ. You must also identify yourself with a living church where you will be mentored as Paul mentored Timothy to profitably utilize his gifts. You must be under leadership. What are your interests? Can you teach, handle electronics, sing or write? Explore all the opportunities the Christian fellowship provides to bring out your gift. You are specially created!
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You are specially created
Challenge
God gives us talents to use.
Prayer for today