Today is dealing with who we were meant to be. The author talks about the stars in the sky and how many there are. Raul and I were talking yesterday about going to the Tortugas -- 70 WNW of Key West -- on a boat and being out there at night. We have gone separately and had the same experience -- WOW! Seeing the sky with all the stars and no light is humbling and a sort of out of body experience. You realize the immensity of creation and consequently the Creator. The author takes us down that path and relates to us how David -- the the Psalms -- was in awe that the creator of the universe cared about him. Satan, of course, whispers, "no, you don't." But, remember, he is the father of lies and when he lies he speaks his natural language. Our identity is the son of the all powerful, all knowing, everywhere God (sound familiar from what Pastor Troy shared last night??? Cool how the book and he are crossing paths!).
Based on our identity and the fact that God is a creative God, he created all of us with unique talents and gifts. And, if we want to find our identity, it begins with humility and developing the potential in our greatest strengths. The author states that: "it's an insult to God when we focus on the gifts and passions we don't have and try to develop only our weak areas." To put it simply, use your greatest strength for the greatest good. I am excited about this section of the book as we talk about developing who we are in the context of humility. Some final thoughts (not mine) on maximizing potential:
1. Work hard.
2. Work hard at what comes easy. (Ex: Michael playing baseball vs. Michael playing basketball. He was a very good baseball player and yet he was the best basketball payer when he focused on that).
3. Work hard until it's not work.
4. Work hard on matters of eternal consequence.
Have a great day!
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