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Yinka Oshin, Editor, The Talent Journal Email: discovery@thetalentjournal.com Web: www.thetalentjournal.com

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TEN PEOPLE THAT USED THEIR TALENT AT CHRISTMAS

Season’s Greetings

THE CENSUS OFFICIALS

An international census was held across the Roman Empire during the first Christmas. Some people worked round the clock, using their skill and talent to complete the census.

THE CENSUS OFFICIALS

And this was achieved without the use of the telephone, internet and computers.

YOU CAN USE WHAT YOU HAVE TO GET THINGS

THE INN KEEPERThe inn keeper displayed a unique sense of talent and resource management. All inns were fully occupied. Unlike the 21st century, they couldn’t book a room in advance of their arrival; it was strictly first come first served.

THE INN KEEPERNevertheless, the inn keeper attended to the accommodation need of the heavily pregnant woman; he turned over his animal stable for the use of the expectant couple.

THE INN KEEPERThe inn keeper rather than turn them away like others did; provided his inn’s storage facilities for them to use.

THINK OUT OF THE BOX

THE INN KEEPER

By this singular act, he entered history books; though this happened over 2,000 years ago, people are still trooping to visit the stable in his inn, where he allowed Jesus to be born.

THE PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF RELIGIOUS LAW

These were men learned in religious matters; they knew that a Messiah was to be born in the land. They used their talent and knowledge to seek further information to determine the location where the Messiah will be born.

They were aware of a documented source where they can obtain accurate information to better understand events.

READ WIDELY & ACCESS OTHER INFORMATION

SOURCES

However, they were limited to using their talents just to seek for more information and add to their knowledge. They were not actively interested in the application of their acquired knowledge.

They were just comfortable in knowing information about the history and future of their community; they were not interested about the implication of their acquired knowledge.

Even an evil King Herod, understood the implication of the information they provided.

BE WISE, USE YOUR ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

THE WISE MEN These were described as wise men. The main reason that these men were referred to as wise, was that they correctly applied their acquired knowledge.

THE WISE MEN They saw a Star, and they knew that this Star was different from numerous others they had seen and studied.

THE WISE MEN From their further studies, they understood the significance of the Star – that a great King has been born in a foreign land.

THE WISE MEN They did not limit themselves to the acquisition of this knowledge; they acted on their findings; they prepared and undertook a long journey.

GO THE EXTRA MILE

THE WISE MEN They were convinced that they must see this great King whose Star they saw in their own land.

THE WISE MEN Today, the Christmas story is not complete without the mention of the wise men and the three wonderful gifts they brought for the King.

THE ANGELS

An angel announced the good news of the birth of Jesus at the first Christmas to a group of shepherds watching their flock.

THE ANGELS

The angel was a broadcaster of good and positive news; the angel gave information that will gladden the hearts of the hearer.

BE POSITIVE, SPREAD JOY

THE ANGELS

The angel was a broadcaster of good and positive news; the angel gave information that will gladden the hearts of the hearer.

THE ANGELS

The information motivated the hearer to experience new things.

BE A MOTIVATOR

THE ANGELS The angels used their talent to share wonderful information and gave a beautiful display to the startled shepherds.

THE SHEPHERDS The shepherds were watching their flock; managing their business and suddenly they were thrown into a life transforming experience of seeing angels.

BE OCCUPIED

THE SHEPHERDS The shepherds heard good news from an angel; saw a magnificent angelic concert; immediately left their business and went into the town to see the baby Jesus.

THE SHEPHERDSThey were among the first set of callers to visit the baby Jesus and his parents. They received unspeakable joy from this experience and they too became a broadcaster of the good news.

SHARE GOOD NEWS

THE SHEPHERDS Their acceptance of the good news and visit to baby Jesus sealed their place forever in the Christmas story.

THE ANIMALS Okay they are not people nevertheless we can learn from how they used their talents; before Pudsey (of the Ashleigh and Pudsey Act that won the 2012 edition of Britain’s Got Talent), animals has been using their talents.

THE ANIMALS This night was an exceptional one; the animals will have wondered why the inn keeper was disturbing their night rest and cramping them together.

BE EXPECTANT

THE ANIMALS However, the animals did not complain about the intrusion into their space; they did not bolt away; they were exceptionally calm that night; they did not disturb the birth process.

THE ANIMALS As a result they had an unforgettable life changing experience many human will have desired.

BE HUMBLE

JOSEPH Joseph used all the talents he had acquired growing up; he supported his wife and the newly born baby.

BE SUPPORTIVE OF OTHERS

JOSEPH He was the emergency midwife for the birth process; he experienced the gift and joy of fatherhood.

MARYMary experienced a safe delivery against all odds, considering the long journey and lack of a comfortable environment; she experienced the gift and joy of motherhood.

BE DETERMINED

JESUSJesus was born into the world like every other human with a deposit of talent to use for God’s glory and benefit of mankind.

YOU ARE ENDOWNED

WITH TALENT

JESUSEven before His birth, men, women and God’s creation has began to experience a profound change.

BRING POSITIVE CHANGE

JESUS Before His birth, Zacharias and Elizabeth experienced the joy of parenthood when they had John the Baptist.

JESUSWise men in the East saw His Star and shepherds had an angelic encounter.

This Christmas, consider these ten people that used their talent at the first Christmas and find a unique opportunity to use your talent too; who knows, you might be setting yourself for a life transforming experience.

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