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Friends, greetings in Jesus Name! Today I will be sharing with you on what I title, “Stir Up The Gifts That Is In YOU”. Many people today are suffering because they have pitched their tent in a wrong place. In other words, they are square pegs trying to fit into a round hole. Usually, I call it a misplacement of destiny. The sufferings of man end the day he realizes who he is and what he is called to do here on earth. The beginning of each year is usually a very critical time. Why? It’s a time you make new adjustments so you do not repeat the mistake of previous year. Unfortunately, many continue to build on their past blunders, and chat a course for deeper misfortune for themselves in the current year. It’s an abnormality to be doing the same thing over and over again, and expect to see a different result. If you desire a change, you make a change. To do so, you must live beyond the status quo, move from your comfort zone, and start doing what you have not attempted before. This is what is called, “living a life of exploits”. The book of Daniel 11:32 says, “The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” In other words, as believers who know their God, doing exploits should become our daily lifestyle even at economic melt-down.

The present economic climate appears not to be favourable to most people. A great number of workers are being laid off from their jobs today. As such, things are becoming tighter for many homes as feeding and meeting other family needs has become a huge challenge. But I have good news for you. If you have God, knowing what He has put in you, and unleashing it for the benefit of mankind, you can never beg bread. Really, even in the midst of complains, not everyone is complaining. Meaning, they are immune to the economic crisis and famine in the land. As a matter of fact, the Bible says that “In famine you shall be satisfied” (Psalm 37:19); and in famine you shall laugh (Job 5:22). Being satisfied and laughing in famine, while others are whining, is for those living a life of exploits. I mean those who understand God’s purposes and plan for their lives, and living it. What most people fail to understand is that doing exploits for God is first and foremost, knowing where He has graced and gifted you to perform. If you do a thousand things but fail to do the one thing that God has called and gifted you to do in life, you will not fulfill purpose. Matthew 25:15 says, “And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability”. A major challenge with many people today is not whether they are gifted or not. It is discovering their area of talents and unleashing it.

And there are others who know their area of talents but are afraid to launch forth. These are the people doing a job they hate, and do not know how to get out. I remember after my NYSC years ago, I was trapped doing a job I didn’t like. I knew there was something bigger than that for me. One day I summoned courage and tendered my resignation letter to the company. That was it! Then I launch out to what I am doing today – writing, speaking, preaching, training, coaching, consulting, motivating and empowering people. I discovered I derive so much joy and fulfillment doing what I do because I am in the area where God has gifted me to do exploits for His kingdom. You can’t unleash your potential and not get noticed. Why? It is because “A man’s gifts makes room for him, and brings him before great men” (Prov. 18:16). Ask yourself: What gift or talent has God given me? Is it singing, a pastoral call, politics, business, etc. Never forget, “Stir up the gift of God that is in you” (2 Tim. 1:6). It’s a COMMAND. When you Obey, you will see how it leads to opening other great doors for you. Your gift is something you need to discover, develop, and activate into use. No one except you can activate it. Remember, “The whole world awaits your manifestation as a child of God” (Rom. 8:19). It’s your Time…so Get Unleashed! You’re BLESSED. Have a Fantastic Week. With love, Elvis!