To Whom Much Is Given!

God has been so wonderful to me! We've all experienced instances when we wanted to give up. Life seems to get the better of you, and everything appears to be falling apart. You fall into a web of self-pity, and then you feel the despair set in. You start to drag yourself more and deeper into hell before doing something foolish, just as I did! Let me tell you now! What I did was stupid! 

I drank myself into incoherence. I ingested pharmaceutical medications, believing they would hasten my death. I had no idea of God's purpose on my life. Matters were not going my way, and I believed I had nowhere to turn considering that I was only thinking about man! Every step became a hill, and every hill became a mountain. It appeared that I was unable to achieve a state of peace, or what I saw to be tranquility. On the day I consumed the trash I put in my body, I felt it was over; I was done!

A friend phoned the EMS because we had FaceTimed previous to my passing out. I sent the EMS on their way, explaining that I had too much to drink and wanted to be left alone. Soon after, a friend who had rented a room returned home to find me passed out on the couch. He hurried me to the ER. When I awoke, I noticed him shaking his head at me, worried and sad. I quickly glanced up and asked, "Really, God? Even I can't mess this up?" Wow!

Being a person of many talents, I knew that I should have been using those talents to please God. When you are blessed with more, whether it be talents, wealth, knowledge, or opportunities, you are held to a higher standard of responsibility and are expected to use your blessings wisely and for the benefit of others. There is a commitment to God. When you are chosen to fulfill the commitment to living a life that reflects God's will and serving Him faithfully.  How can one achieve this if you're not taking care of your temple (body)?

Matthew 22:14 Many are called, but few are chosen (in the parable of the wedding feast highlights the concept of being "chosen" versus being "called". It emphasizes that while many are called to come to God's Kingdom, only a select few are chosen to remain and be part of the final banquet. This implies a need for a genuine and sustained response to God's call, not just a superficial acceptance.) 

The story's lesson is that while many are called, only a select few are chosen when God has selected you. When you understand that you are chosen frequent aroused feelings of worth, significance, and inclusion will occur. You might be chosen for a certain position, assignment, or partnership, which can result in emotions of approval and validation. Being chosen by God implies being set apart for a greater purpose and developing a closer relationship with God. I had to figure out how to use my many talents to aid others in an effort to please God. I no longer make room to misuse or abuse what God has given me.

Suffering is not always a direct result of being chosen, even if God's chosen may face greater adversity. Rather, it's frequently viewed as a means for God's chosen to deepen their faith and learn to depend on him in trying circumstances.

“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21) 

I now understand that there will be trials and tribulatons, yet there will also be triumphs. To whom much is given, much is required, (Luke 12:48 ) Do the work, stay prayerful  & seek God

       -Minister Nakia Walker