Christian Family Services Ministry

6-8-2022 – A Word to the Wise – I have seen a great tragedy. At conception, the Lord gives each person a gift and a task to perform. The basic gifts are introduced in Romans 12, and there are seven. (Prophet, Organizer, Teacher, Exhorter, Server, Mercy, Giver). Each person has a purpose and tools to achieve the goals derived from these gifts.

The basic conception gifts appear in scripture. This may be seen as early as the first book of the Old Testament when the Lord explains the purpose of Jacob and Esau in the womb. (Genesis 25:19ff) There are many other examples, but the point is each has a gift given at conception along with a purpose to fulfill. All of us receive one of these seven blessings.

However, it goes much further than this for as life proceeds other gifts, talents, abilities may be received. Some are given by the request of the person. (Solomon request for wisdom (I Kings 3:3ff). Others at the discretion of the Lord. (Elisha’s desire for a double share of Elijah’s spirit; 2 Kings 3:9ff). Some planted deep in the being of the individual. It may exist in the mind, emotions, physical ability or spirit of the person. Many are simple workman skills (Exodus 31.1ff).

The law that governs these gifts, talents or abilities has to do with use. All must be used, which means they must be trained, improved, developed, and then used. With use the ability magnifies and other abilities may granted.

What are some indicators of the presence of these gifts? Sometimes it just the presence of certain abilities perhaps a music sense very early in life. Maybe an unusual ability to hear, see, smell, even taste. Other abilities may appear with age. Some abilities are formed by terrible early age experiences. Others by the intersession of an individual or even an angel.

The great tragedy of our day is failure to recognize these gifts, abilities, talents, and so they are often just buried or ignored or taken for granted. Knowledge of abilities may come in the form of reoccurring dreams thus it is important to pay attention to our dreams particularly when young. A wise person may even ask the Lord to reveal talents bestowed. Whatever the circumstance we must use these skills, abilities, talents, or they will be lost and that is the great tragedy. How many have you simply buried in the backyard?