Mary had always been known as a quiet and reserved person. She kept to herself and rarely shared her thoughts or opinions with others. But deep down, Mary had a secret passion for art that she kept hidden from everyone around her. She spent hours in her studio, painting and drawing, but never showed her work to anyone.
One day, Mary’s friend Sarah stopped by to visit her. As they chatted over a cup of tea, Sarah noticed some of Mary’s artwork peeking out from under a pile of papers. She asked Mary if she could see more, but Mary hesitated. She was afraid of what Sarah might think of her art.
But Sarah persisted, and eventually, Mary reluctantly showed her some of her paintings. To her surprise, Sarah was amazed by Mary’s talent. She encouraged her to share her work with others and even helped her set up a website to showcase her art.
As Mary’s art gained popularity, she began to come out of her shell. She started attending art shows and networking with other artists. She even started teaching art classes for children and sharing her talent with others.
Through this experience, Mary learned that it’s okay to share her talents with others. She realized that her art had the power to bring joy and beauty to the world, and she was grateful for the encouragement and support of her friend Sarah.
1 Corinthians 2:9-10 says, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God."
Mary’s talent for art was a gift from God, and through the support of her friend and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, she was able to share it with others. This verse reminds us that there are unseen secrets and treasures that God has prepared for us, but we can only receive them through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. May we all be open to the gifts and talents that God has given us and use them for His glory.