Talent on loan from God
“And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft.” (Exo. 31:3-5 ESV)
Unique skills and abilities
The late Radio host, Rush Limbaugh, was often criticized for saying very dramatically on his popular radio show that he was using “Talent on loan from God.” He was absolutely correct! Talent is a gift from God, whether his critics wanted to admit it or not. Talent is something that you are instinctually born with that gives you unique skills and abilities.
Talent comes from God
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17)
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10)
“All who are skilled among you are to come and make everything the LORD has commanded.” (Exo. 35:10)
Stir up your gifts and talents
Talent is set apart from knowledge in that it is not a learned behavior, although it can be strengthened and practiced.
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you…” (2 Tim. 1:6 NKJV)
Use your gifts and talents to serve others
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” ( 1 Peter 4:10-11)
Quote:
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not not have a single bit of talent left but could say, “I used everything you gave me.” - Erma Bombeck (1927-1996) - Syndicated columnist
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