#soap # Ezekiel 13 ## Title: Use God’s Gifts Wisely ## Scripture: (Ezekiel 13:3) “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit but have seen nothing!” (NET) ## Observation: This chapter is talking about false prophets who have been given a position of authority as someone who speaks for God. However, they have abused these opportunities and have done harm to the people of God. In our lives, God gives us gifts, talents, abilities, and opportunities to make a difference for His glory. What are we doing with them? This should not make us nervous or cause us to feel “less than” by comparing our place in life with someone else. Everyone is exactly where they need to be to make the best difference they can in this current season. We trust the Lord’s timing and judgment in these things. Therefore, we can never say that we would work to make a difference if our season was different or if we had someone else’s gifts and opportunities. God has given you everything you need to do everything He has created you to do. Make sure you are using them wisely. ## Application: Are you using the gifts, talents, abilities, and opportunities the Lord has given you to make a difference? Do you use them only for your own gain? Is it time to change? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for how You have gifted us all to make a difference in some way.