THE MAIN THEME: WHAT DO I HAVE?

TITLE: THE 5 PHASES OF TALENT -DOMINION

 Our bible verse for today’s devotional is: Proverbs 22:29 (NIV)

‘Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

Devotional:

In the different Bible translations of our verse for the day, the word skillful is translated into the words ‘diligent’, ‘excel’, ‘competent’, etc. This tells us that what we need to stand out-to really have dominion in our sphere will be more than just an understanding or the deployment of our gifts and talents.

There must be an intentionality and a doggedness to become the best and take over territories. Of course, everyone does not have the same definition of a territory, “to some He gave 5, to some he gave 10”; but everyone must be committed to ensuring that they are better today than they were yesterday. We must have a growth mindset as all we know is not all there is to know. We must choose excellence and set other values that truly stand us out from the crowd. God expects us not just to be faithful with what He has entrusted to us, but to be good/to be skillful at it.

Here are a few reflective questions:

-          Can my current skill level get me a spot with the King/people that need it and can reward me generously for this skill?

-          When I feel that unrest, that tug in my soul telling me I can do more, do I respond and ask how? Or do I recoil?

 LET US PRAY:

Dear God, I thank you for a reminder that I need to be a skillful servant and not just a faithful one. I trust you to help me become all I was created to be in Jesus' name. Amen.

 Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them and live them:

• I know what I have
• I am talented and competent
• I am getting better each day
• I have a growth mindset
• I am skillful and faithful with my talents .

Do have a fulfilling day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow!

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