Have you been blessed? Are there blessings in your life, things you did not earn? Do you have talents others lack? Why is that? Why did God choose to give you those gifts?
David was the youngest son. He had SEVEN older brothers. Yet God chose “the baby” to defeat Goliath. Later David became Israel’s greatest king. But why David? And why me? Why did God give me gifts and talents? And why you—why did He give you the gifts that you have?
“King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David; he also sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.” 2 Samuel 5:11-12.
So WHY did God bless David? “FOR THE SAKE OF HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL.” (It was NOT about David.) And that is why God has blessed you—not for you, but for OTHERS.
He gave you gifts and talents for the sake of His people. He blessed you so that He can USE you to bless others. He gave you tools to bless His people.
If someone gives you a nice gift for your birthday, you recognize how special it is and you speak well of it, right? Speak well of the gifts God gave you. They are great, AMAZING gifts. Thank Him. (Any perceived “weaknesses” in your gifts simply indicate areas to work on; gifts need developing, just as tools need sharpening.)
Recognize your gifts. Write them down. Talk to God about them. You are BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING.
Pray. Dear God, thank you for giving me the gifts of _____________. Show me how to develop those gifts. Help me to work hard and help me to do it for others, not for myself. I want to serve You and Your people. Show me how to develop and use my gifts in a way that gives YOU glory.
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