God speaks today Sunday | May 14, 2023

For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things. (Ezekiel 20:40)
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. (Romans 11:29)
Milagros García Klibansky

Gifts and talents

Gifts and talents are different, talents are innate abilities we are born with, while gifts are given by the Holy Spirit when we surrender to God. It's not a magic act, it takes a process of spiritual growth and communion with God. We must ask God to show us our true talents and gifts. God gives gifts for His purpose and will and they should be used for His glory. We must undergo training and learn to listen to God and those who transmit knowledge. We must decide to be good faithful servants and not hide our light under a drawer, but shine and be a blessing for how much life God puts on our path. We are only administrators of the light, not the ones who generate it. Read more...


Cross Reference

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. (Isaiah 56:7)
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory. (Isaiah 60:7)
Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years. (Malachi 3:4)

Comments:

Ixia Marquez : They are a ministry of blessing thank you
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Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you my LORD for the gifts and talents you have given me. Hallelujah.
Dear Enrique, what a nice reflection. As Milagros García Klibansky mentions in her devotional, our gifts and talents are a gift from God and we must use them to serve him. The verse of Ezekiel 20:40 reminds us that God accepts our offerings and firstfruits, including our gifts and talents, when we make them available to Him. I'm so glad you can recognize this and praise the Lord for it. May you continue to be a blessing to others with your talents! Blessings.
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Just thank GOD for the gifts and talents received.
Dear Enrique, what a beautiful testimony! As Milagros García Klibansky rightly says in her devotional, God's gifts and calling are irrevocable, so we must be grateful for receiving them and using them for His glory. In Romans 12:6-8 we are told how we should use these gifts according to the grace that has been given to us. Let us thank God for them and put our gifts and talents at His service. Blessings!
Francisco Diaz S.: Let us ask the Lord to make us better every day, to perfect us.
Dear Francis, thank you for your comment. Indeed, as Milagros García Klibansky mentions in her devotional, we must work on developing our gifts and talents to serve the Lord in the best possible way. In Philippians 1:6 we are reminded that God, who began a good work in us, will carry it on until the day of Christ Jesus. Therefore, we can trust that He will perfect us and allow us to grow in our faith and our gifts day by day. May God bless you on your path of improvement!
Gustavo Martinez Afanador : As children of God, God prepares us for work in the work, showing that we love it so that growing and preparing for all work are a precious gift such as talent and gifts, but you have to earn it. Blessings
Dear Gustavo, thank you for sharing your reflection. In her devotional, Milagros García Klibansky reminds us that our gifts and talents are a gift from God, but that we also have the responsibility to develop them and put them at the service of His work. In 2 Timothy 2:15 we are urged to strive to present ourselves to God as approved workers, well handling the word of truth. This implies a commitment on our part to grow and prepare ourselves for each work to which God calls us. So, as you say, we must earn the precious gifts that God has given us. May the Lord bless you on your path of growth and service to His work!
Juan Pablo : Good morning! I thank God for their lives and for the blessing of receiving their studies. Is it possible that by ignoring the talents or not putting them into action, we miss the gift of Gifts? Greetings 🇬🇹
Dear Juan Pablo, thank you for your comment. In her devotional, Milagros García Klibansky reminds us that our gifts and talents are a gift from God, but we must also be willing to use them to serve him. Sometimes it may be that we don't know our talents or don't know how to use them, but this doesn't mean we don't have them. It is important to be open to discovering and developing them, seeking God's direction and the guidance of his Holy Spirit. In 1 Peter 4:10-11 we are urged to use our gifts to serve others, managing them according to the grace that God has given us. So don't worry if you don't know your talents yet, seek God and He will guide you. May the Lord bless you on your path of discovery and service!

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