[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Step into your authority

Read: EPHESIANS 4:7-16

Meditation verse:

“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists,  and some pastors and teachers” (Ephesians 4:11).

God knew you long before you were born or even conceived. He thought about  you and planned for you because He has a purpose in mind for you. He has  equipped you with talents and gifts to help you accomplish your assignment.  These talents make you unique and set you apart from the pack. 

He gave Joshua a discerning spirit so he could see what others couldn’t see in  the promise land. Little wonder, he went on to the lead God’s people into that  land. Moses had a rod to accomplish his assignment of leading the people out  of Egypt and Esther had beauty and grace which won her the position of the  queen of Persia to save the entire Jewish nation from the wicked plot of Haman.  Samson had strength to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, Solomon  had great wisdom to rule a great nation, Joseph had the gift of interpreting  dreams no other person could interpret and Peter had the gift of persuasive  oratory. He delivered a single message and about three thousand people were  converted immediately.  

Your gift is the authority that God has given to you to benefit mankind and  expand His kingdom. Sadly, many people pass through life unaware of this fact.  They end up less than what God intended for them. As a man or a woman  created by God, you were created to add value to the lives of those around you  and impact your world. When you are unaware of your gifts and assignment or  fail to take it seriously, nobody wins. It becomes the loss to those around you as  well as yours. 

Are you aware of your gifts? Have you stepped into your authority? Are you  operating in your designated sphere of influence? This may well be the reason  you feel stuck and unfulfilled. If you want to live a more fulfilling and wholesome  life, discover your gifts and talents, step into the place of your authority and  begin to fulfil the purpose for which you were put on earth.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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