“Light from on high”
– Luk 1:78 (AMP)
Skill vs Calling
We often quote the parable of the “Talents” to suggest that we will be judged by unused talents or skills. However, purpose or calling is what matters most. Talents are supportive of calling, but not to be confused with our purpose on earth. For example, I have some artistic talents (painting and music), but that is not my calling. I also have above average computing skills, but that does not define my purpose either. These talents simply support my calling and help me to walk in my purpose.
Talents and skills can give an indication of what our purpose on earth is. For instance, my music ability helps me to be more sensitive when it comes to worship. Consider that king David was probably the greatest worshipper in the Bible, yet his calling was to be king. My painting skills supports my ability in the area of “the language of the spirit” because the language of the spirit is in picture form. And my computing ability may support the detailed and systematic compilation of teaching. But neither of the skills are in fact my calling.
So, exercise your God-given talents and natural skills, but seek the higher purpose of it all. Once again, the understanding of our purpose is found at the feet of the Lord. He made us, gifted us and He knows us intricately. He knows why we are here on earth.
2 Tim 1:9 “who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
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