I was listening to a CD in the car yesterday I haven’t heard in a while. I had the sunroof and windows open, the radio cranked, and I was giving ol’ Bono an enthusiastic accompaniment. I can really sing. By which, I mean that I enjoy it: in the car, in the shower, in the rows at church…. I’m not saying anybody else enjoys it, mind you, but I have a good time. As much as I enjoy it, though, singing is definitely NOT one of my talents. I don’t need Simon Cowell to tell me to keep my day job.
I must admit that I have been jealous of the musically talented at points in my life. The truth is, it’s no good to get caught up in that. God gives everybody some talent, but not in the same things and not equally. The real question is: Are you using what talent God did give you for His glory and His kingdom? Do you use your talent to serve others or do you only serve yourself? Are you even using the talent God gave you? Did you know the English word talent comes from a New Testament parable? Continue reading
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