Most of us imagine, if we think about it at all, that God somehow plomped us down here on earth and stands back watching to see what we will do with the time and talents He gave us. If we do well, then we will have our reward in heaven; if we do not use our time and talents well, there is another "reward" awaiting us.
That is not the way I see it. I think God created magnificent instruments of His love, creativity, and talent, and rather than "watching" to see how we perform, He is waiting to make use of His instruments---with our permission and cooperation. A musical instrument is nothing without the musician; it simply lies in a corner or in a case awaiting the Master's hand. An axe, a sewing machine, a paintbrush---all useless without the mind and strength of man.
Even though we live and breathe and walk "on our own," so to speak, none of us have the slightest idea of what direction we need to walk in, or who we need to talk to, or what we should be doing without the guidance of God. He has a magnificent plan for us, and He made us to fulfill that plan---but not without the breath of His Spirit in us.
Let the instruments of God make themselves daily available to His creative action through them; let His will be done in their lives----it is a good, holy, and perfect will----and they will find themselves doing the most wonderful and unexpected deeds! Our "reward" is our present life; we need not await another.
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