Dharius Daniels - Unlock Your Full Potential

You have potential; I think you know that, but I don’t believe you understand all the potential you possess. You cannot use what you are unaware of. In this video, I want to introduce you to potential that you don’t realize you have, so you can put it to use. Stay locked in and listen. I’ve been having regular and frequent conversations around this concept of the marketplace mandate because this is what I believe: You and I do not exist in this world merely to occupy space. Our existence has been intentionally orchestrated by God, and you and I have what is called a purpose—a reason for the creation or existence of a thing. That purpose is not just to exist in this world; it is to impact this world. Until you and I discover the unique impact we are supposed to make and start making that impact, we won’t experience the ultimate reward that comes from it. And what is that reward, Darius? That reward is fulfillment, happiness, joy—an inner satisfaction that can only be attained when you are carrying out and accomplishing your God-given assignment. If you have purpose, you also have potential. What is potential? It is untapped or latent ability. If I have a purpose, then God has given me some ability that may be latent, dormant, or inactive. It may not have been tapped into yet, but the potential He has placed in me aligns with the purpose He has given me. This means if I am not utilizing all my potential, I am not fulfilling all my purpose. I might be fulfilling some of my purpose if I am using some of my potential, but all of my purpose requires all of my potential. This is why we have been discussing the subject of spiritual gifts and their usage in the marketplace, as they are one area of many people’s potential that they have yet to tap into. Remember, I have taught you this before: There are three areas of ability that you and I possess and walk in. You’ve got talent, which is natural ability; you have acquired skills, which are skills that you learn; and then you have spiritual gifts—special abilities distributed to us by the Holy Spirit in certain seasons for the purposes He has for us. Many people are doing God’s work simply using natural talent and acquired skills; they haven’t leveraged their spiritual gifts. If they aren’t leveraging their spiritual gifts, they are not operating at their full potential. Watch this: A person can have a talent for singing, then receive vocal training and develop the skill to sing. They can use that talent and skill to sing in church, but they haven’t tapped into their potential until they start utilizing the spiritual gift of leading worship. The ability to sing vocally is different from the gift to lead people into the presence of God. Just because I can sing well doesn’t mean I can lead people well into God’s presence. It is possible to stand on stage and use my singing gift and skill to impact, bless, and encourage people, but there is a part of my potential I am not reaching. Think about this: Many people are living, yet they are never tapping into one-third of their potential. They are trying to do God’s work without God’s gifts. These gifts aren’t just utilized on stages in churches; they can also be applied in the marketplace. In our time together today, I want to discuss one of these gifts, which I believe is so important and key. The Apostle Paul mentions this as an actual spiritual gift. This is something we can all develop and cultivate because Jesus is in us. In the book of 1 Corinthians, Paul lists the spiritual gift of wisdom. When you improve spiritually, everything gets better. Spiritual life is not the only important part of your life; it is the most critical part because it affects every other aspect. However, you don’t grow stronger spiritually by accident; it requires intentionality. You need to be fed, and you have to learn how to interpret, apply, and explain the Bible. The Bible is the blueprint to your best life, and Sunday alone is not enough to equip you with the tools necessary to improve your biblical understanding. I want you to join my community called Bible U, where I help you elevate your understanding, application, and explanation of the Bible to another level. Think about this: How does this spiritual gift of wisdom manifest itself? It manifests itself in various ways, one of which is evident in the life of King Solomon. Remember, he wasn’t a preacher or someone who worked in the church; he was a governmental leader who occupied the realm of government. He was in the marketplace, and he utilized the spiritual gift of wisdom to solve problems in that marketplace. I don’t know if you’re familiar with that.