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The Role of Talent, Skill Development, and God's Will.

In the journey of life, we are often searching for our purpose, our reason for being. However, hidden within each of us lies a unique talent, bestowed upon us by a higher power. This talent is not just a skill; it's a tool and platform for expressing and deploying our divine purpose or life assignment. By daily developing the right skills, we align ourselves with the will of God, making our purpose deployment easier and more impactful.

Talent as a Divine Gift:
The Bible teaches us that each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Within this intricate design, God has placed unique talents and abilities, tailored to fulfill His purpose for our lives. Just as in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), we are entrusted with gifts to be used wisely and fruitfully in service of our divine calling.

Skill Development as Stewardship:
Proverbs 18:16 tells us that "A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great." Our talents open doors and create opportunities, but it is through skill development that we maximize their potential. Just as Joseph honed his administrative skills while serving in Potiphar's house (Genesis 39:1-6), we are called to daily cultivate and refine the talents entrusted to us.

Aligning with God's Will:
In all our ways, we are called to acknowledge God, and He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6). As we daily develop the skills aligned with our talents, we walk in obedience to God's will for our lives. Whether it's through prayer, study of Scripture, or seeking wise counsel, we surrender our talents and skills to be used according to His purpose.

Fulfilling Our Divine Assignment:
Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that "we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Our talents and skills are not random; they are intricately woven into the fabric of God's plan for our lives. By daily developing the skills needed to express and deploy our talents, we step into the fullness of our divine assignment.

As we journey through life, let us recognize the sacred nature of our talents and the importance of daily skill development. By aligning ourselves with God's will and committing to the cultivation of our gifts, we unlock the path to fulfilling our divine purpose. May we walk boldly in the knowledge that our talents are not just for our benefit but are instruments through which God's love and purpose are manifested in the world.

Prince Victor Matthew 

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