Title: The Budding Gifts
Memorize: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us. Romans 12:6 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Romans 12:6-8 (Nkjv)
[6] Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;
[7] or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;
[8] he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Message:
God created every child for a specific purpose, and He put His creativity in them so that they can perform certain roles. For example, a child who is overly concerned about a sick fellow and would not rest until the fellow is okay may likely be walking the path of becoming a healthcare professional. Likewise, a child who loves to make people laugh when they are sad may be moving towards entertainment. Beloved, you should not live your teenage years anyhow; rather, spend them discovering yourself – your interests, skills, habits, hobbies, dislikes, et cetera.
If you discover that you love cooking, you can take a bold step and enrol in a catering school to learn how to cook well. If you love using computers, you can subscribe to taking digital skill trainings. If you love talking, you can take public speaking courses. Once you discover your gift, start reading books and attending seminars and conferences. You should also get a mentor who can constantly guide you. My dear child, the more you improve your skills, the more refined they will become and the more relevant they will be to the world.
Reflection:
Are you consciously improving your skills?
Bible Quiz:
In which of his epistles did Paul say that Jesus gave gifts to men after His ascension?
Hymn 31: Wonderful Story Of Love
1 Wonderful story of love! Tell it to me again;
Wonderful story of love! Wake the immortal strain.
Angels with rapture announce it,
Shepherds with wonder receive it;
Sinner, O won’t you believe it?
Wonderful story of love!
Refrain:
Wonderful! Wonderful!
Wonderful story,
Wonderful story of love!
2 Wonderful story of love!
Though you are far away;
Wonderful story of love!
Still he doth call today.
Calling from Calvary’s mountain,
Down from the crystal bright fountain,
E’en from the dawn of creation;
Wonderful story of love!
Refrain
3 Wonderful story of love!
Jesus provides a rest;
Wonderful story of love!
For all the pure and blest;
Rest in those mansions above Us,
With those who’ve gone on before Us,
Singing the rapturous chorus;
Wonderful story of love!
Refrain
Bible In One Year: Daniel 7:1-28 1, John 1:1-10
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye