21/02/2013 - GOD MADE HIM THIS WAY

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And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship.

Exodus 35:31

People who stand out from the others in some area should acknowledge that it’s the Spirit of God who endowed them with such a skill. The ungrateful, on the other hand, have no clue as to what they’re missing out on and neither do they know what they’ll be accounted for on the Day of Reckoning. Bezalel, whose story is portrayed in the book of Exodus, represents every human being in the sense that the Lord qualifies each and every one to do the work.  The gifts and ministries that He grants are manifold and very important as well.

It is foolish to consider yourself better than others. Now, for everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required (Luke 12:48). Those who excel in any area should always wear the “garment of humility” instead of crediting to themselves the skills they possess. King David, for example, who could have boasted of his achievements, said that nothing he had was his and everything he had was performed by the Lord (Psalm 57:2). Jesus also said the same thing.

Nobody comes into the world by chance, so we can state that the Father has a purpose in everyone’s life – and it’s not different with you. So make sure you heed what the Lord tells you through His Word and once you receive such understanding, fulfill your calling. In so doing, the gifts that He has placed in your life will be revealed even more and then you’ll understand the reason why our eternal God has prepared you.

If I may give you some advice, it would be the following: do not frustrate the Lord. He loved you so much to the point of letting you know the Word. What you have heard is already enough to give you salvation and other blessings. But God certainly has more to give you. If you seek Him, He will be found and then you will be complete in every way. Your accomplishment will glorify the Almighty.

Have you ever stopped to ponder on what the Creator has given you? The devil has managed to convince some children of God that they have nothing to offer to the kingdom of the Father and to mankind. Do not believe it, because whatever comes from the enemy is a lie. You have the best to fill any gap that exists in the world because you are a child of the King.

In a simple manner, start doing what you understand to be God’s will for your life. We were recreated in Christ (II Corinthians 5:17), so besides being given wisdom, understanding and science in all trades, we have been clothed with the same power that dwelt in Jesus to do the same works He did in His earthly ministry. Given this fact, use what you’ve been given and the Lord will give you much more!

In Christ with love,

R. R. Soares