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really reflect on these questions , because if we don ’ t administer our gifts properly , then others would not experience the benefit , and even suffer the loss , of what God intended for them to receive .
It ’ s nonthreatening to speak of Adolf Hitler , Freddie Mercury , or Whitney Houston . But here is the sobering reality : You and I will also have to give an account of our entrusted gifts when we stand before the Judge . Just like them , our gifts will be seen through the eternal , not the eightyyear perspective . Our gifts will be examined in the light of God ’ s eternal Word that commissions us to build His kingdom . this way .
So regardless of where you find yourself , you can multiply your God-given gifts right where you are ! And that ’ s why I ’ ve written X — in it , I discuss the importance of discovering , developing , and multiplying your gifts . I want to see your faith strengthened to further multiply your Godgiven potential !
Excerpted from X ; Multiply Your God-Given Potential by John Bevere .
Will our legacy be enduring , or will it pass away with the world ’ s system ?
Here ’ s what I ’ ve discovered : You ’ ll never be truly satisfied in life until you take your unique Godgiven gifts and multiply them for the benefit of others . Your gift , whether it operates best in healthcare , education , government , athletics , the marketplace , the arts , the media , the home , or any other arena , has a connection to building the kingdom . The Master Planner designed it
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John Bevere is an international speaker and best-selling author who ’ s known for his bold and uncompromising approach to God ’ s Word . John and his wife Lisa are the founders of Messenger International , an organization established to teach , reach , and rescue . Over more than three decades in the ministry , his desire is to support the local church and resource leaders regardless of location , language , or financial position . To this end , his resources have been translated into over 90 languages , and millions of copies have been given away to pastors and leaders worldwide . 55