Instrumental Talent'

A young lad growing up in Sunday school, Learning of Moses, David, and the golden rule. God had place within him a talent: The ability to make music on an instrument' The teenager feeling somewhat insecure, Not even certain whether God loved him anymore. Still, he attended his church almost every week, Hoping to find answers that he did seek. Occasionally he played in the worship band, And there he began to sense God's marvelous Hand. His talent and confidence grew and grew, People could see the Lord shining through' God moved him out of his comfort zone, And took him to a land far from his home. While he was there, he began to understand, God is God, the same in every land. Christians world-wide gather to worship and praise, And music is only one of their ways, To express their love for Jesus in the manner He meant, He became even more skillful on his instrument. In a short time, God opened even more doors, For him to use his talent on other foreign shores. When he finally lays down his guitar, horn, and drum, He'll hear his Lord say, "A job very well done'" As long as he remains humble along life's way, God will use him mightily as he continues to play. The Lord gives us talents to be used for His glory, That hearts may be touched by the great Gospel story' Discover your talent, then don't be ashamed, To develop and use it to worship His name. Arthur Ball (H.S.L.P.) January 15, 2006 .