HOW TO STIR UP THE GIFT

Last Friday's article was an introduction of the topic; stir up the gift. Today's article however reveals how it can be stirred up.

You cannot acquire result in whatever endeavour you engage or venture into without laid out principles or guidelines to get your prospective results.

Eventually, nothing will work for you if you don't know how to make it work. So you'll learn how you can stir up the gifts, potentials or talents in you, whether it's working or not.

 So, how can you stir up the gift?

JUST SAY YES

In His words, the Holy Spirit ministered this to me some time ago,

"Generations are getting blessed and enjoying the impacts of great men and our fathers (in the faith) because of their yieldness. They yielded to Me and became great blessings."

This revived my consciousness of submitting and yielding to the Holy spirit more. I realized that the more you yield, the more He makes you an object of great transformation and lasting impacts. 

He does that by refurbishing you and making you a solution to the world through what He invested in you.

But He can't make you a blessing when you don't say yes to Him. Those hidden gifts will be a waste when you don't first agree to become a vessel of honor (and God hates waste). You have to wave fear goodbye and embrace the courage to express yourself. That was what apostle Paul was trying to tell Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6,7.

"Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and of a sound mind".

When you give yourself and the Holy spirit a chance, you become an embodiment of great wonders.

DON'T STARVE IT; IT NEEDS TO BE EXPRESSED.

You first do this by giving it a platform. If there's no platform, create one. A platform is your stage. It's a medium you pass your message or express your gifts to people (because it's always about people. if your gift, talent or potential isn't serving people and God's purpose, then it's useless). 

I had a strong desire for writing that lingered for a very long time. But I knew I needed a platform for expression. People out there ought to read the important message burning in my spirit through my pen.

That was what led to using the blogger platform. 

You can choose a good platform. Fortunately, we exist in a more advantaged dispensation where technology and social networks/media connect people around the world. People all over the globe can see what you can offer them by just posting contents on your social media handles. Millions of people use social media, so there's so much audience there. Be courageous enough to take bold steps and put something out on people's faces.

If you aren't the online person or you aren't led to use that platform, that's fine. Seek other alternatives. But no excuses are allowed.

Watch the men who were given talents by their master. They never gave excuses rather they sought ways to multiply their talents before the master returned (except the foolish and lazy one).

They sat to brainstorm on how to multiply those talents. The master (Jesus) will definitely return and you'll give account to Him. 

So dear, sit down and start planning. But most importantly, allow the Holy spirit lead you. It is better when He leads.

WHY SHOULD I EXPRESS IT?

The expression gives you experiences for bigger projects and assignments. Don't sit down with your hands folded and your legs crossed when a wide range of people need what you have. Start somewhere even with the little mastery you've got, then grow from there.

The days of little beginning are training processes. Even if the resources needed isn't available to express your gift, then begin with the one at your reach. Waiting for all provision or total mastery and perfection of your gift will take forever because mastery/perfection is gotten from frequent practice.

Your gifts are meant to be exercised. If you don't use a gift, it leads to atrophy like the muscles of your body. The more you step out to use it, the more stronger it becomes.

Start small and God will prosper your efforts and allocate you greater opportunities and platforms.

Don't forget prayers, the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. With these, you're made for life.

FINAL WORDS

Trying times will meet you along the way. It's not always easy during the process but what will keep you going is your convictions about WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU ARE DOING and WHY YOU ARE DOING IT.

Don't give up.

God loves and wants you and He's equally interested in bringing the best out of you only if you let Him. You can't prosper without Him neither can you maximise your potentials to the fullest if He isn't present in your life.

So, if you don't have Christ at the center of your heart, repent today and confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He won't just make you His own, He'll make something so great out of you.

Confess and recieve Him today.

Let's pray!

Bow your head and say this prayer of salvation.

Lord Jesus, come into my heart. I receive you today as my Lord and Saviour. Forgive me of all my sins as I repent today. I receive Your Spirit and grace over my life.

Thank You Lord for saving me. In Jesus' Name. 

Live your life continuously in Him and you'll enjoy peace and fulfillment.

God bless you.