Ephesians 4:7 “But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

LET’S TALK
“Do you ever feel like you’re just… ordinary?” Khloe asked, frowning. “Ordinary? Not at all,” replied Johnny. “God has put special abilities in you that no one else can express the way only you can.” Khloe looked puzzled: “Special abilities? Me? I’ve never really thought of myself that way.” “That’s exactly why you need to hear this,” Johnny said with a smile. “No one was ever like you; no one is like you, and no one will ever be like you. You’re the only one of you that God has. So, be the best of you.”

The Living Bible translation renders our opening scripture this way: “However, Christ has given each of us special abilities; whatever He wants us to have out of His rich storehouse of gifts.” I like that term, “special abilities,” for it lets us know that there’s not a single one of God’s children that’s lacking in ability. You may never have thought about the fact that God has given you special abilities, but let it dawn on you today that there are special abilities in you which came into your life when you were born again and received the Holy Spirit.

The Bible says, “But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you” (Acts 1:8 AMP). What you need do is recognise and agree with what the Word says; tell yourself, “God has given me special abilities, and I’m putting these abilities to work in my life.”

Remember that God doesn’t have a duplicate of you; He’s deposited in you gifts and abilities that set you apart and make you unique. What a wonderful blessing! You can express the beauty of God from your spirit in a way that no one else can. So, next time you feel like you’re just “another face in the crowd” at school or on social media, remember: God made you with a one-of-a-kind mix of abilities that no one else has. Stop comparing your story to someone else’s story! Never look at yourself and think there’s nothing special about you. God has given you special abilities, and it’s up to you to let them show and make an impact in the Kingdom of God.

Go Deeper
2 Corinthians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 3:5 AMP

Pray
I thank you, Father, for depositing within my spirit special abilities according to the measure of the gift of Christ. No task or endeavour is beyond me, for I have in me the grace and supernatural ability I require for every task, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Ephesians 2:11-22, Hosea 3-6

TWO YEAR
John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 23-24

Act
Write down one thing you’re naturally good at. Now thank God for it and say: “Lord, I’m using this for your Kingdom.”