Everyone has been given talents, some (5), some (2), some (1). No one can say that God has not given me anything to share with my fellow man. We will all someday give an account of how we have used our talents. See Matt 25: 15-30
God Provides for the Use of Talents
The Lord led me this morning to the book of Exodus, chapters 35-36. I was first led to Exod 36: 7 , "Their contributions were more than enough to complete the whole project." Here we can glean that God provides through his people the provisions needed to complete whatever projects or assignments he has given to his willing servants today as he did then. As I continued reading I noted how that some are called to special tasks and projects by the Lord. Those he call have been given a spirit of wisdom and the ability and craftsmanship to complete the task. God does not call us to do something without equipping us. His Spirit helps us to accomplish whatever it is he has chosen us to do. If you have a fervent desire to do something but not sure , most likely it's from him. He does the choosing. Exod 35: 30 says, "The Lord has specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah."
There are specific tasks and assignments God gives to his willing servants to accomplish his goals and purpose for the church today. If you feel called or led to do something for the Lord's temple or sanctuary as the Israelites did, follow the lead of what God's Spirit is calling you to do. Trust that he will give you wisdom to follow it through. Wisdom may say get training or further skills to develop your talent. You may have the artistic talent and just not fully developed the skill set to produce the project. God gave Bezalel and Oholiab the ability to teach their skills to others. So if we have a willing heart to be of service, God has in place those who can help us when and if needed to train us.
Exod 35: 30, 34 NLT - "So the people of Israel--every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the LORD had given them through Moses--brought their gifts and gave them freely to the LORD. 34 "And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others."
God's temple(sanctuary) today is seen in the body of Christ, his church...rest assured that he has equipped us with the ability and wisdom to complete all projects and assignments to fulfill his purpose. Some are gifted financially and called to give of their finances, or maybe it's their time, intercessory prayers, whatever talents we've been given ... we must use them, not sit on them. Use them for the glory of God. The Israelites gave until there was more than enough needed. Are we giving more than enough to the point God says, you may stop...no more is needed. Everything is done by his Spirit in us, so we don't rely on ourselves but trust completely in him. We follow the lead of the Spirit of God. Praise God! All glory, praise and honor to God Almighty in Christ Jesus! Hallelujah!!!!
God Provides for the Use of Talents
The Lord led me this morning to the book of Exodus, chapters 35-36. I was first led to Exod 36: 7 , "Their contributions were more than enough to complete the whole project." Here we can glean that God provides through his people the provisions needed to complete whatever projects or assignments he has given to his willing servants today as he did then. As I continued reading I noted how that some are called to special tasks and projects by the Lord. Those he call have been given a spirit of wisdom and the ability and craftsmanship to complete the task. God does not call us to do something without equipping us. His Spirit helps us to accomplish whatever it is he has chosen us to do. If you have a fervent desire to do something but not sure , most likely it's from him. He does the choosing. Exod 35: 30 says, "The Lord has specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah."
There are specific tasks and assignments God gives to his willing servants to accomplish his goals and purpose for the church today. If you feel called or led to do something for the Lord's temple or sanctuary as the Israelites did, follow the lead of what God's Spirit is calling you to do. Trust that he will give you wisdom to follow it through. Wisdom may say get training or further skills to develop your talent. You may have the artistic talent and just not fully developed the skill set to produce the project. God gave Bezalel and Oholiab the ability to teach their skills to others. So if we have a willing heart to be of service, God has in place those who can help us when and if needed to train us.
Exod 35: 30, 34 NLT - "So the people of Israel--every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the LORD had given them through Moses--brought their gifts and gave them freely to the LORD. 34 "And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others."
God's temple(sanctuary) today is seen in the body of Christ, his church...rest assured that he has equipped us with the ability and wisdom to complete all projects and assignments to fulfill his purpose. Some are gifted financially and called to give of their finances, or maybe it's their time, intercessory prayers, whatever talents we've been given ... we must use them, not sit on them. Use them for the glory of God. The Israelites gave until there was more than enough needed. Are we giving more than enough to the point God says, you may stop...no more is needed. Everything is done by his Spirit in us, so we don't rely on ourselves but trust completely in him. We follow the lead of the Spirit of God. Praise God! All glory, praise and honor to God Almighty in Christ Jesus! Hallelujah!!!!
Scripture References:
Mat 25:15-30 KJV - "15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
Exodus 35: 30-35 NLT - "Then Moses told the people of Israel, "The LORD has specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze. He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft. And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others. The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers."
Exodus 36: 1-7 NLT ""The LORD has gifted Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilled craftsmen with wisdom and ability to perform any task involved in building the sanctuary. Let them construct and furnish the Tabernacle, just as the LORD has commanded. So Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and all the others who were specially gifted by the LORD and were eager to get to work. Moses gave them the materials donated by the people of Israel as sacred offerings for the completion of the sanctuary. But the people continued to bring additional gifts each morning. Finally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary left their work. They went to Moses and reported, "The people have given more than enough materials to complete the job the LORD has commanded us to do!"" So Moses gave the command, and this message was sent throughout the camp: "Men and women, don't prepare any more gifts for the sanctuary. We have enough!" So the people stopped bringing their sacred offerings." Their contributions were more than enough to complete the whole project."