Individual Growth

Exerpt from my book, Living Unleashed.

Matthew 25:14-30

Individual growth. God expects that our results will be in line with the gifts he has given. Notice that in Jesus’ parable that the owner did not dictate how each of the servants was to invest their talents. However, he definitely expected that they would invest their talents and produce results. God does not just expect that we will accept who we have been created to be, he also expects that we will live it. I will not be judged on anyone else’s scale of talents, but I will answer for my own. What have I done with the life that God has given me?

One thing that is not lacking in the scriptures is plenty of promises of accountability. I will not be asked to account for what my neighbor did or did not do. I will be asked to account for what I did or did not do. Developing an intentional plan to become all that I can be is not an optional aspect of life, but expected of me by God. There is a part that I can play in sharing the Good News of Jesus and furthering God’s kingdom on earth. Discovering our gifts and talents and using them to their fullest potential is part of our calling. Being willing to step out and allow God to use us even beyond our abilities is part of faith. As we walk with Jesus, he will bring us to do greater things for him than we could ever imagine. And he will make it possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Life as a Jesus-follower is an awesome trip. There is nothing more exciting or adventurous than partnering with God to change the world.

How are you using the talents that God has given you? As you discover more about your talents, are you actively making a plan for how to develop them and use them to the fullest of your potential? Are you asking God to show you how you can use all that he has gifted you with to make Jesus known to the world? Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Filed Under: PRISM Principle