Who does not want to be great? We all do, even those who say they don’t want to be the best at something. However, most fail to ever become the best at something. God has an amazing verse in the Bible, Matthew 18:4 Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

This sounds great, but people will say there can only be one who is the greatest at any one time. So how can Jesus say anyone could be at the same time. Is there competition in Christianity then? That is a good point, so we need to see how this can actually be.

God made everyone of us unique. God also says we all have spiritual gifts. In the Bible there are 21 unique Spiritual gifts. It is also possible for someone to have more than one gift. The parable of the talents explains this in Matthew 25:14-30. One man received 5 talents, one 2, and one received just one. What is not mentioned is what the talents were made of. Talents were forms of money. Most commonly they would be made of gold, silver, or bronze. So, let us bring it to a modern-day equivalent using cash. Imagine the first one was given 5 $2 bills, the second 2 $5 bills, and the third a $10 bill. How much did they all receive? $10  

Let us relate this to spiritual gifts. The one with one gift was really good with that one gift from the Lord, an expert so to speak. The one with 5 would be someone God blessed with more gifts to use in different areas, but not focused on just one.

Both people are needed in the world to reach people for Jesus.

Since God gave out His gifts in any combination He likes, there are 1.7 trillion possible combinations. Until the world reaches 1.7 trillion in population every single person has a unique gift combination.

This means that everyone can become the greatest in what God has called them to do. We are not in a competition. We do not need to look at another Christian and go I wish I had that. God has something absolutely special for you. Since no one else will have the same gift combo you have the ability to become the greatest at what God has given you. It is up to you.

To be the greatest, however, you must do something with what you have. If you are football fan, you may remember Johnny Manziel. He was called Johnny football when he was at Texas A and M. Everyone thought he would be the greatest ever. When he got to the pros, he failed. Not because he did not have the talent to be the greatest ever, but because he wasted his talent. He did not practice hard, did not study hard, he did not stay in shape, and he did not listen to his coaches or those who cared for him. He decided to party and do whatever he wanted and then just expected to be great on the field.

We must realize that God has given you something very special. The question is will you use it? When you do amazing things will happen because did not give it to you to be average, but to be the greatest. He wants to show you off so others can say wow and come to Jesus. The best part is God has something amazing for them too.

God wants you to be the greatest and is highly motivated to help you achieve that. When you do, then His greatest desire is fulfilled, for people to hear about Jesus!

Go for it. Find out what God has made you to do. Some people will say that gift is not important. Do not listen to them. If God gave it to you, it is incredibly important. I am always amazed how people say something is not important, until they need it.

Yes, some people will not appreciate your gift, but in the end their vote does not matter. What will God think of you and your gift. And when God goes “Well done, great is your reward” you will have the feeling of being the greatest for of all eternity. Cannot wait for that!

Remember Jesus loves you; I love you, and you are awesome! (and meant to be more awesome than you can imagine).