On the eve of "Ahop's Got Talent"  I am truly amazed at the gifts and abilities of God's people within our church.  In every area there are people being raised up to carry the torch of ministry at Ahop.  It begs the question; what are you doing with what God has given you?  You are not an artist by accident.  You don't have the voice of an angel to simply fill your shower with heavenly tones.  You weren't blessed with the hands of a skilled craftsman so you could build bird houses in your garage.  God has placed specific skills and abilities in to his people with flawless design.  What we do with those talents is up to us.  Paul urges the Colossians to "work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.  When we use our talents to honor our creator then and only then are we operating in the way our maker intended.  Think of ways you can use your God-given abilities this week to honor God and enhance the lives of others.


Romans 12:6-8