Use your gifts 

‘A man’s gift makes room for him.’ Proverbs 18:16 NKJV 

What you’re struggling with right now is part of your preparation. Get ready; what the enemy meant for evil, God’s about to turn to good (see Genesis 50:20). When God brought David to the palace he was a wild uncouth shepherd boy with sheep dung on his boots. But God said, ‘You’re about to be promoted. I saw you kill the bear and the lion; I was watching when you didn’t even realise it.’ Solomon said, ‘A man’s gift makes room for him’ (Proverbs 18:16 NKJV). David’s gift may have been only a rag and a stone, but it opened the door to his future as Israel’s king. He also used his gift to kill Goliath. Any time you fight the enemy, use only what you’re gifted in! Don’t try wearing somebody else’s armour; it won’t fit. Even if what you’ve got to work with doesn’t seem like much, if God’s behind it, it’ll be more than enough to do the job. When God spoke to Moses, He asked him, ‘What is that in your hand?’ (Exodus 4:2 NKJV). He answered, ‘A rod.’ Imagine: a regular old walking stick! But God used it to part the Red Sea. Know what? God’s already equipped you to do the job too. Just recognise what He’s given you and start using it. ‘But I’m not trained,’ you say. All God needs is a teachable spirit, a yielded heart and somebody who’ll pray, ‘Lord, if You’ll make me able, I’m more than willing.’ Remember, when you give God what you’ve got, He’ll give you what He’s got and that makes your odds unbeatable! 

Prayer Point:

Lord, You use all the circumstances in my life to make me what You want me to be. Help me to recognise what You’ve put in my hand – even if it’s something that may not seem much to me. Please create opportunities for me to use the gifts You’ve given me – and give me courage to walk through the doors when You open them. It’s Your power that counts – not my ability!