I have decided to donate some rods and reels that are just sitting in a corner collecting dust in my workshop. I don’t fish like I used to, and perhaps they could be used to teach children how to fish. With that in mind, I wonder how many things we have lying around that we no longer use, which a church could utilize for ministry or a needy family could benefit from. We also donate clothing and other items we no longer need to the Salvation Army. Why keep things taking up space when others could be blessed by them?
The same applies to our talents. While we can’t give our talents as easily as a rod and reel, we can use them to teach children and those in need how to develop and use their gifts for the Lord. We can apply our talents in ministry, and even if they have been left unused and collecting dust, we should dust them off and put them to good use. It reminds me of my time at Southeastern University, when I would go to the nursing home to play guitar and sing for residents. One lady was always trying to sneak out, and the staff had their hands full trying to manage her. After talking to her, I learned she loved gardening. I suggested to the administrator that they allow her to water and care for the plants in the nursing home. They agreed, and she never tried to escape again. She just needed a purpose. Use your talents, and encourage others to do the same.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
The same applies to our talents. While we can’t give our talents as easily as a rod and reel, we can use them to teach children and those in need how to develop and use their gifts for the Lord. We can apply our talents in ministry, and even if they have been left unused and collecting dust, we should dust them off and put them to good use. It reminds me of my time at Southeastern University, when I would go to the nursing home to play guitar and sing for residents. One lady was always trying to sneak out, and the staff had their hands full trying to manage her. After talking to her, I learned she loved gardening. I suggested to the administrator that they allow her to water and care for the plants in the nursing home. They agreed, and she never tried to escape again. She just needed a purpose. Use your talents, and encourage others to do the same.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
I have decided to donate some rods and reels that are just sitting in a corner collecting dust in my workshop. I don’t fish like I used to, and perhaps they could be used to teach children how to fish. With that in mind, I wonder how many things we have lying around that we no longer use, which a church could utilize for ministry or a needy family could benefit from. We also donate clothing and other items we no longer need to the Salvation Army. Why keep things taking up space when others could be blessed by them?
The same applies to our talents. While we can’t give our talents as easily as a rod and reel, we can use them to teach children and those in need how to develop and use their gifts for the Lord. We can apply our talents in ministry, and even if they have been left unused and collecting dust, we should dust them off and put them to good use. It reminds me of my time at Southeastern University, when I would go to the nursing home to play guitar and sing for residents. One lady was always trying to sneak out, and the staff had their hands full trying to manage her. After talking to her, I learned she loved gardening. I suggested to the administrator that they allow her to water and care for the plants in the nursing home. They agreed, and she never tried to escape again. She just needed a purpose. Use your talents, and encourage others to do the same.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
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