We multiply our talents by using them and putting them to practise

ByPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 3 minutes
Peace and grace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ! Today – through the mercy and love of God – we have been given one more day; let us use this day to the maximum, giving glory to God in all that we do.We have been talking about our gifts and talents and the fact that it is very important what we do with them.A man once told me that he was fed up with listening to his pastor call the people to serve in the church. This person asked me, «What should I do?» I told him that if he had come to our church, he would have heard the same invitation.Serving God is something that is necessary for us, not God. When we serve God, it transforms our character, makes us stronger, and draws us closer to Him.Find for yourself a place in the Kingdom and then do some quality work. It is not important how old you are – young or old. Serve Him and build His Kingdom! Every single day you should apply the gifts of God for His glory. Seek out the ways to promote His Kingdom through all your gifts. Also, you should continuously study, develop your capabilities and grow.We have already established that gifts are given to everyone.
«And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability» (Mathew, 25:15).
We do not need to compare our talents with the talents of others. We are given abilities that match our talents, not the talents of another person. Not having a particular talent, I am not able to do what another person who has that talent does. Having a talent or not having it does not make one person better than another. Every one of us is the best for God. Even the person from the parable who received only one talent is the best for God. God did not give him one talent because He considered him to be a bad person. No, God gave him one talent because his abilities were on the level of one talent. God did not want to give him more than he could bear or manage. God does not want to destroy us; he wants to stretch us. God gave you talents to multiply them.How can we multiply our gifts and talents? What should we do for it to happen? Do you really know your talents?We multiply our talents by using them and putting them into practice.We have to apply our gifts. We must find for ourselves a place in the church, in God’s Kingdom. Your barrenness is nobody’s fault but yours. Learn to apply your talents and do it well. Whatever you do, do it well to be called a good and faithful servant. The word „faithful” contains deep meaning. You can depend on a faithful servant; he is reliable; he never lets down.May God help all of us to become good and faithful servants of the Lord in His Kingdom.Pastor Rufus Ajiboy

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