True Talent

Typically, I'm not one to jump on any pop culture bandwagons; but, since I saw the video clip of Susan Boyle singing on Britain's Got Talent, I can see why she has become an overnight sensation. The neat thing is that it is such a feel-good story. When she walked on stage, no one expected that she'd be able to sing like that; and some people had even seemed derisive. But, as soon as she started singing, her obvious talent just shone through; and the audience was won over and she finished to standing ovations. It's almost like a Cinderella story. We love stories like this because it gives us hope. It shows us that the average person, when using his or her true talent, can really shine. I've always seen Spiritual Gifts in this way; that when we are using the gift(s) that God has given to us, we will be able to effectively serve Him and soar like the eagle. Added 7/7/09: I just felt like I needed to add some thoughts, after having seen Susan Boyle's story unfold the past few months. I'm sure we don't see the whole picture, since we only get what the media presents; but, we can see that talent alone doesn't ensure a "Happily Ever After". Other factors do have an effect, and sometimes the clock may strike midnight. I was just thinking also about Spiritual Gifts. Having the gift alone doesn't ensure anything. We need to allow God to use our gifts; and we need to seek the environment that would enable us to use our gifts most effectively.