"Believer's Got Talent"

Last evening I was intrigued while watching the popular show “America’s Got Talent.” The amazing thing about the program is the variety. While one person sings, another dances, does magical acts or uses animation to entertain. Each performer believes he or she has something to offer that will edify the audience. Granted many of the performances lack the perfection needed to sustain their involvement, yet they come to audition. They would be classified as being in the category of the imperfect-needs improvement. While many are sent home, those who make it to the next round are coached, encouraged, and given another chance to demonstrate their talent. One might say that those who did not make it should have never tried in the first place. But to say that is to lack the understanding of giftedness. Every person has a gift. The problem is that many on the program fail to discover or function in the realm of that gift. The same holds true in the body of Christ. Paul says that each of us have a gift given by the power of the Holy Spirit. And when properly used that gift brings edification to the body. Hopefully those who perform on TV and are sent back home do not merely quit, but seek to find and perform in the area that best demonstrates their ability. Often in the body Christians become disappointed when they attempt to do things for God. They fail to pursue their gift or once they’ve tried tend to give up and go home underestimating their worth. However, let me encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit to teach and use you in the gift or gifts that He has assigned for your life. The truth is the world needs to experience the legitimate gifts of those who participant in the TV forum. Likewise, the body of Christ needs to witness the gift of every believer. You see “America’s God Talent” and “Believer’s Got Talent.” So take the stage because your performance will make the world and the church a much better place.