What is that thing, that gift you are afraid to show the world, but when alone brings you closer to God?  Are you a closet painter, dancer, designer or writer?  Do you have the unique talent of quieting stormy arguments or healing broken hearts?  Are you the one who ends up feeding everyone when they are too tired to care, bringing them back to themselves?  Are you an amazing orator, story teller or crooner?  What thing or things do you have that would amaze the world if they knew?  I am not talking about secrets or evil thoughts, even though there will be some who have forsaken the light, using their talent for wickedness.  I am talking about the things, righteous and pure that give hope, healing, patience, peace or insight.  Who did God make you to be that you aren’t showing the world?

I like to sing, write, hug, listen, dream, design and bandage the wounds of those who will trust me to give them comfort.  I may be good at worldly tasks, like business, bills or building, but these gifts were meant for God’s Good Purpose.  When properly applied, even when shy or uncomfortable, the Lord allows me to make a real difference in the lives of those around me.  Isn’t that purpose?  Isn’t that happiness?  Isn’t that wealth?  Certainly there are times when I daydream I were in position of authority, but that passes as I listen to the dreams of a child.  For I am in authority, the authority of King Jesus, to proclaim the light to a world captured by darkness.  Where are your greatest successes?  Are they on a wall in an “I love me” room so that you might be reminded of your feats?  Or are they the peaceful minds, hearts and prayers of those who remember the love you gave them when they could not even for a moment imagine themselves worth loving?

What then have you been withholding from this desperate world?  That talent that would inspire or catch to fire the kindling of spiritual fuel in the lives of those who remain dormant, misdirected or deluded?  Can you show them Christ without showing them the Spiritual Gifts He has given you?  You are the miracle they were meant to behold, the transformed mind they so desperately desire.  Will you keep your light under the basket of shame, disbelief or self-service or will you come into view, chancing all for the opportunity to lead someone to salvation?  Give me your gifts and I will show you discipleship.  They cannot help but be moved when they see and are amazed at what God has done within you, through you, beyond you.  Step into the spotlight for that moment, the moment it takes for people to see briefly the Light of Christ.  We are princes and priests, representing a Holy and Mighty God, whispering of coming Glory.  Will you show them your resemblance to the King of Everything?  Dance for us, let us see God, please, I pray show me His Light.

Father I thank you for this week and the sights I have seen and the people with whom I am amazed.  They were truly your greatest gift to me, with them I will never meet despair.  For in their eyes, tears, song and care I see You clearer each and every day.  Praise Your Holy Name, Jesus I love You.