Use Them

Rom. 12:6  Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them...

An antique mantel clock sits atop our living room fireplace.  It once belong to my uncle but found it's way into our home shortly after he moved..  We don't wind it, in fact, we're not ever sure it will keep time.  So there it sits ignored and unused.  Other than looking pretty, it benefits no one.

While taking down our Christmas decorations, my wife moved the clock ever so slightly and it began to chime.  We both knew it had that ability, but because it sat for so long, you could say that we lost sight of it's potential and purpose.  At one time, when it was being used, it produced a beautiful melody every day.

In Mt. 25:14-30 we find the Parable of the Talents where the master "delivered his goods" (v. 14) to three of his servants.  In other words, he entrusted, loaned and expected a return on that which he gave them to invest.  Each servant was given something to use.  We read that two out of the three did so, but the third ignored or squandered what he had been given.

We must not be ignorant or selfish when it comes to God's plan for our lives.  We have the potential and purpose to make a difference with what He has "delivered" to us.  He gave us gifts to benefit and bless others, glorify Him and produce a beautiful melody every single day.  Don't squander what you've been given to invest.  Recognize your talents, be a good steward (1 Pet. 4:10) and use them!


Sock Monkey Snippet:  Use you talents and abilities to reach your potential, fulfill your purpose and glorify God.