IN TOUCH DAILY DEVOTIONAL 12TH AUGUST 2023
Read In Touch Daily Devotional 12th August 2023 Saturday Message With Dr. Charles Stanley
TOPIC: Serving God with Our Gifts
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:14-30
Have you ever tried to do something you haven’t done for a while, such as ride a bike, play the piano, or speak French? You may have been surprised to find yourself stumbling a little. When we don’t regularly practice a skill, we can start to lose proficiency.
Similarly, if we don’t exercise regularly, we lose muscle strength. Some machines start to rust and break down without regular use. Food and medication have a limited shelf life. You know what they say: Use it or lose it.
It’s not enough to identify our spiritual gifts—we have to use and be good stewards of them. God gave us our gifts for a purpose. The Parable of the Talents clearly shows us what happens when we “bury” what He’s given us: We not only dishonor Him; we also miss out on the joy of fulfilling our purpose and experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised. (John 10:10).
Parents take pride in seeing their children grow in mind and body through the years. In a similar way, our Father in heaven delights to see a humble heart that is ready to serve Him (Colossians 3:22-23). Don’t miss this moment with Him—how will you use your gifts to serve His kingdom today?
Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 12-14
Reflect: Don’t miss the joy that comes from serving God and others wholeheartedly.
In Touch Daily Devotional 12th August 2023. Charles Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
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