Excerpts from Battle Cry Good vs Evil
Chapter 15: God’s Gifts and God’s Calling
God’s gifts are the abilities, skills, and talents we use in all aspects of our lives. God’s calling is revealed by our willingness to use our gifts to further the Kingdom of God. Whether we are called to minister, teach, mentor, witness, or serve, when we answer God’s calling, it leads to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. His purpose for our life can also be revealed. Are you living a meaningful and fulfilling life? Do you feel good about what you’re doing? Do you feel like God is blessing it? Are you blessing others? If you’re being honest with yourself and God, you’ll know if you’re on the right path. If you’re not where you want to be in life, then it’s possible you’re not using God’s gifts the way God intended. Or you’re not answering God’s calling, according to His plan.
Author’s comments: If our faith is weak, we are more likely to ignore the Spirit’s guidance and follow Satan’s lead. This leads to a prideful demeanor and sinful behavior. We will fail to understand and apply God’s Word to our life. We will not follow God’s plan. It will lead to calamity and everyone out for themselves. Doesn’t this look and sound familiar today? Aren’t we seeing more selfish, prideful, and sinful behavior?
In Romans 12:7–8 (NLT) Paul says, “If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” We must not only identify our gifts, we must use them well. Since we don’t always know what God’s plan is, we must remain faithful to follow the Spirit’s lead, and trust God is in control.
Author’s comments: We need to dig deep to feel the Spirit within us. The Spirit will encourage and motivate us to acknowledge, God is indeed the provider of all things. He gives us the ability to be who He wants us to be. He has given us specific gifts enabling us to achieve everything through Him, as determined by Him. Yes, determined by Him. We are all a part of His plan, and how we respond to His plan determines how well we use our gifts.
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