MEDITATION - NCREASE YOUR LITERARY TALENTS

 

INCREASE YOUR LITERARY TALENTS

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it" (John 1:1-3).

Here, Jesus is described as the "Word"—the divine Logos who was with God and is God. This passage highlights that Jesus, as the Word, embodies divine wisdom and purpose. As the expression of God’s wisdom, He reveals divine reason and order to the world. Thus, Jesus is the living manifestation of God's truth and understanding.

Similarly, literature can be seen as a reflection of this divine wisdom. It is through literary expressions that we convey our deepest thoughts and emotions. God desires that we use our literary talents not for self-glorification, but to honor Him and proclaim His glory. Literature encompasses a wide range of artistic abilities—whether it’s reading, writing, drawing, acting, singing, or any other form of creative expression.

Each of us has been endowed with at least one literary gift. Some may have extraordinary abilities—whether to preach, write, sing, or create art. The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10:

"To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit; to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues."

God expects us to multiply the talents He gives us. In Matthew 25:14-30, we learn that we are entrusted with gifts to invest and grow for the joy of the Lord. These talents are not for our own glory but for the manifestation of God's glory. Let us ask ourselves: How diligently have we used and multiplied the gifts entrusted to us? The parable warns us against hiding our talents and being called "wicked and lazy." Instead, let us use our gifts to further God's work and purpose.

It’s also important to acknowledge that while some talents may be innate, others can be developed through practice. For example, skills in rhetoric and music can be honed over time. We should strive to improve our abilities in speaking and preaching through diligent practice. Even if some are naturally gifted, it is essential for all of us to endeavour to be the best we can be for God's sake.

Dear friends, let us remember to use our talents to reflect the boundless love of God. In a world filled with suffering and sorrow, may our literary and artistic expressions highlight God's endless love and call others to experience His grace. Let our works shine as beacons of hope, demonstrating the light of Christ that shines in the darkness and is never overcome. AMEN.

 

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