One of the things I try to constantly emphasize is that every Christian has a talent. Some have more than others, but everyone has at least one. Jesus gives us a parable of “Talents” in Matthew 25:14-30. In the parable, the talent should be viewed as a blessing that is given us by the Master. Furthermore, we should use our talent(s) for the benefit of the Master, else we will be considered “unprofitable” and “cast into outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 25:30). Many, if not most, use their talents for the promotion of self and seeing how much of the world’s “stuff” they can amass to themselves. This mind-set is self-defeating because the carnal minded man is never satisfied, and will continue his quest till he dies. He is therefore never “profitable” for the Master, and like the unprofitable servant in the parable, will exist throughout eternity alone and in eternal darkness.
Many have said to me, “I don’t have any talents.” Sometimes this statement is said in sincerity, but other times it’s said with a false sense of humility in an attempt to avoid responsibility. Both statements are wrong.
How do you determine what your talents are? Simply look back over your life at problems you have dealt with and overcome. Look back at the challenges you have faced and conquered. Look at your life right now and consider the things you are doing well. Have you successfully dealt with the death of a child or spouse? Have you successfully overcome an addiction? Are you successfully dealing with a handicap? If you have, then you have a talent for overcoming these things and can use this talent for the “building up of the Body of Christ” by helping others who are also suffering with these things. Maybe you run a small business, or are a foreman in a factory. You should use this talent of leadership for the building up of the Body of Christ. Maybe you have been blessed with a quiet, compassionate spirit. There are many who simply need someone like you to talk to and listen to their personal dilemma. Perhaps you have been blessed with an aggressive, studious, analytical mind. You need to use that talent in evangelistic efforts for the building up of the Body of Christ.
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There are many other areas and you must take a real look at yourself and determine what your talent(s) are. If you use your talent on yourself only, you are wasting it and will be considered an “unprofitable servant.” If we in the Lord’s church, we need to put all our talents to use and do that now!
–Toby Miller
