---Many Are Called / Few Are Chosen ~~

---[Read Matthew 25:14-30] -- angelwing

---Buried Talents ~~

---For myself as a single young man, a sense of purpose in life has been more of an ideal than a reality. I was raised by a godly home, by loving parents, in a healthy church setting. So why should I wonder about God's purpose in my life.

I do not claim to understand why there are so many older singles in today's churches, but I do see huge amounts of talent being buried in the pursuit of wealth, entertainment or social standing. I too face these issues in my own life

Today's key verse says that we are God's handwork created to do good works. Am I burying my ability to write children's stories, devotional l articles, or books to help fellow believers? Do you have a knack for connecting with people through listening to their problems, but you find easier to slip away from struggling ones than to listen sympathetically? Are you a skilled carpenter who would make a fine crew leader for a disaster relief effort, but you can't bear giving up $60,000 a year?

Young lady, could you be a counselor for troubles young girls, but it is easier to say no than to accept the responsibility? Such opportunities do not require us to completely forsake our families and friends. Surely we can afford giving some our time to further God's kingdom. May we hear God's call for action not just in youth but in every stage of life.

--We all have talents. Let's exercise our talents for the Lord, even when it means leaving our comfort zone. ~~-
--BSW/LM~



Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]