By Peter Kennedy
“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.” – 1 Timothy 4:14
Pastor Konnie Stevens took over as senior pastor of a large southern church after spending eight years ministering in Moscow and other Eastern European cities. Things had changed a lot in America, especially in the world of technology. Cable, computers, cellular phones—it can all get a bit confusing. So when pastor Stevens complained to his new secretary that he didn't think that the pager device folks asked him to carry was working, she was gentle in pointing out that he was carrying his garage door opener. That of course explained why his pager wasn't having much success opening the garage door. Pastor Stevens had all the tools. He just needed a little good information on how to use them.
The Lord has given each of us unique gifts and talents he wants us to use to their maximum capacity to bring glory to Him. Today in prayer, ask Jesus how you can best serve Him with the talents and gifts He has given you.
"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." – Galileo
God’s Word: “So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.” – 1 Corinthians 14:12
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