Gifted

Have you ever seen somebody do something so well that you responded by thinking or saying, “They were born to do this”? Perhaps it was a musician who transformed you to a higher place. Or you watched an amazing athletic performance, like that of an olympian, and you thought about their giftedness, and hard work. Maybe you received a gift that was personally crafted for you by the giver. Along with thanksgiving, you thought about the time and talent required for such a wonderful gift.

Really talented people inspire us in their actions. They help us believe that maybe we have something to offer. They encourage us to look beyond our limitations to see what is possible.

God wants us to have these same encouraging and inspiring thoughts about ourselves. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” You and I were created and carefully crafted by the Supreme Maker. He always does the highest quality work.

The question remains; what are you going to do with what God created in you? Will you do the good works He prepared for you? That is only possible by trusting in Jesus and following Him in obedience. Or will you waste His workmanship on less honorable endeavors?