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THE CHAMPIONS SERIES 74, TOPIC: GIFTED

 


GIFTED

“You were given your gift for the joy you may give in return”- Cornelius Elmore


INTRODUCTION:


The word gift can be used interchangeably with talents depending on the context in which it is been used, in this case, it can be used. 

According to the English mini dictionary, Gift means: 'A talent or natural ability', while Gifted means, 'Endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities'.

Nobody was created empty, nor made without a purpose to fulfill on earth. Our journey on earth is one that is defined by our purpose and conditioned by time. We live within the coordinates of time. 

Some will say we're limited by time; others will say we're motivated by time. It all depends on what you see and believe, and it matters a lot what you think about time. 

 ATTITUDE

The way we approach the issue of time depends on our mindset, some persons are professional time wasters, some are average time-wasters while a few are time managers. It is important that you fall into the category of those who know how to manage their time. "If you can manage your time, you can manage your life."

Life is framed by time, once life ends time strolls away. It is therefore very sacrosanct that you invest your time doing their right things. 

there are so many questions we would answering in other to establish this topic; "Gifted"


HOW DO I KNOW THE KIND(S) OF GIFTS I HAVE? 

Gifts are like seer s sown into the soil by a farmer, after sowing the soil the farmer keeps watering and dressing the soil till the seed crows into a tree and begins to bear fruit, the farmer doesn't quit until the seed blossom into a tree, bear fruits, and its seed is used to grow other trees like it. 

You're a seed sown by God into the earth, while God is the farmer, he will keep watering you until you blossom and bear fruits others can eat from. Your gifts are your fruits, they lie within you, they can only find expression if you align yourself with God and allow Him fan them into flame. 


YOUR GIFTS

“never dim your light because others are too afraid to come out of the dark.”- matshona dhilwayo

The kind of gifts a resident inside of you determines your passion and what attracts you naturally. Most times it is easily identified during childhood. However, if you have grown up without knowing your gifts it's not difficult to identify. If you sincerely answer these questions, you'll discover your gifts. 

1. What do you do with ease, without assistance from anyone?

2. What do you love doing without expecting commission?

3. What are those things that easily get your attention when others are doing, although you feel you can do it, but haven't tried it out?

4. What are those things you're fond of doing when you're were young? You can ask your parents or guardians.

5. You can go to God to reveal to you the gifts which He deposited in you. 

"Your gift is your ticket to a life of relevance."


EXAMPLES OF GIFTS INDWELLING IN US:

Intellectual prowess, Administration, artistic gift, 

criticism, calculation, oratory, Singing, dancing, acting, and counseling, etc. The list is endless. 




 WHAT DO I DO WITH MY GIFTS? 

If you have discovered your gift(s), but you're elusive of what to do with it. It's not too late you can still maximize it to impact lives. I'll like to ask you these questions;

what are you living for? and what do you want to be remembered for? If you can answer these two questions, you'll definitely know what to do with your gift(s).

"The worst thing that can happen to a generation is for men to be buried with their gifts unused."


HOW MANY GIFT(S) IS AN INDIVIDUAL ENTITLED TO? 

I'll like to borrow some words from the scripture, "To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey." (Matt 25:15 NIV) 

see Matthew 25:15-29.

Our gifting is dependent on our ability and destiny, as our fingerprints are different so also our destinies. God gave us gifts based on our mission here on earth, some persons because of the peculiarity of their gifts they were given more than one gift, just like it is illustrated in the parable in Matthew 25:15-29.

As an individual, you can have more than one gift, and you must also take cognizance of the fact that they are not for decoration, but are meant to impact and preserve generations. I've seen persons who have three to four gifts and they are using it to bless lives. 

Some could sing, act drama, dance, and administrate, whenever the need arises, they do it well without stress. 

However, there are some persons with just one gift who are not making use of it.


WHY SHOULD I MAXIMIZE THESE GIFTS?

I asked a question earlier, what do you want to be remembered for by posterity?

Like I said, if you can sincerely answer this question you will see the reasons why you should maximize your gifts. 


REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MAXIMIZE YOUR GIFTS 

1. It defines your life and existence. 

2. It makes you relevant wherever you find yourself. 

3. It distinguishes you from others. 

4. When effectively and positively maximized you'll become a trailblazer and a role model for generations.

5. You could preserve a generation by maximizing your gifts. 


CONCLUSION:

"you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men" (Prov22:29 AMP)

A man who has mastered the use of his gifts cannot beg for bread, nor pursue money. When you confidently utilize your gifts, you'll become the desire of many nations and generations.

 RECOMMENDED BOOK:

GIFTED HANDS BY BEN CARSON 

WRITTEN BY CLARKSON O. ADEBAYO

Location: Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

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