This morning during my devotion, I was meditating on the following Biblical text:
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. (1 Timothy 4:14 NIV).
A man named Luigi Tarisio loved violins and began collecting them. He took great pride in scouting out rare finds and purchasing only those instruments that he knew to be of the finest quality. No one really knew about his passion, however, until after he died. It was while his estate was being appraised that some 246 valuable violins were discovered in his attic!
One of the most expensive violins had been hidden in the drawer of an old dresser. It was a Stradivarius he had purchased from someone who had also bought it solely as a collector’s item. In commenting on this, W.Y. Fullerton noted that in preserving the instrument, Tarisio had robbed the world of beautiful music all the time he treasured his violins. Others before him had done the same. In fact, by the time the greatest Stradivarius violin in his collection was finally played, 147 years had passed!
The gifts, talents, abilities, and aptitudes that you have been given by the Creator are intended for you to discover, and then use until they become perfect. We all are to uncover who we were created to be—not cover up what we fear we are. Give expression to your inner self today. It is not only God’s gift to you, but the very best you can ever give to others.
Question: Do you hide your gifts and/or talents? What is stopping you from using them and blessing others?
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