So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. And all the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom.
1 Kings 10:23-24
You must inventory the gifts God has given you, then develop them. He used 10 miraculous signs in the time of Moses, the gift of dream interpretation with Joseph, a slingshot with David, super strength with Samson, wisdom and wealth with Solomon, and the list goes on. When he sent Jesus, He sent a servant leader who said that He had not come to be served but to serve (Matthew 20:28). His superpower was a servant’s heart willing to sacrifice for those He loved.
God deposits gifts that create success for you so people will be drawn to Christ in you. What gift has God given to you that He may display His power and personality through you? If you are unsure what part of the divine nature given to you in Christ God has gifted to you, consider a few clues to discover the greatness planted within.
SIX SIGNS OF A SUPERPOWER
- What do you hunger for, think about day and night, dream about doing, and strongly desire? Desire and ambition are powerful positive drivers God will use to direct you.
- What have you discovered that you do better than anyone else?
- What have you experienced rapid learning of?
- What are you occupied with when you lose track of time?
- What do you have a passion for? Passion is what you are willing to “suffer and sacrifice” for.
- Is there something that angers you that you have a powerful drive within you to correct? God often speaks through powerful negative emotions like anger, disgust, and so on.
You may not be good with a slingshot or dream very much, yet God has called you to a place of calling and people to serve. Your responsibility is to draw out and develop the God nature within you in the place of your assignment.
REFLECT TO CONNECT
- Can you describe your purpose in a sentence or two?
- What is your most dominant gift?
- What gifts do you possess that you aren’t actively developing?
The “God Nature” within you is His gift to you; developing it is your gift back to Him.
