“Out of their own silver and gold, they have made idols which are doomed to destruction”
Hos. 8 : 4
Though we may not have much silver or gold in our possession, we all have gifts of some kind which our Creator has given us in order to carry out all that he calls on us to do. These gifts are unique to each one and therefore precious in the eyes of God, for used properly, they will give beauty to our world and help ourselves and others to grow in self worth and all that God desires for all he has created. The trouble is that very often I take these gifts as my right—to do as I wish with them: to hoard them for my own use, to regard them as my own to raise my standing in society or overpower others. Used in this way, our gifts will not produce what God has asked of us.
What gifts do I recognise I have been blessed with in my life? Have I used these gifts for the well being and happiness of others, or are they idols which serve and profit only myself?
Prayer
Lord, I thank you for the gifts you have bestowed on me. Help me to use them to give you glory and sustain others, especially those in need of any kind.