FOUR TIPS TO DEVELOP AND BENEFIT FROM YOUR GOD-GIVEN CREATIVITY

God has given each one of us a mind with great power of creativity. God expects us to develop and use our minds and imaginations for creative thoughts and purposes. We must not allow evil thoughts (which are antidotes to creativity), to enter our minds. Instead, we should allow the Holy Spirit of God to stir our minds to Godly creativity.

By: LOPE COLUMNA

MESSIANIC-KABBALIST PASTOR GENERAL
The BRIDE OF CHRIST MINISTRY OF LIFE

You may, or you may not become a millionaire in terms of money, but the reward of joy for being creative is unfathomable and long-lasting. This is why God is the most joyful and happiest being in the whole Universe because He is a Creator. The best career that every person should aspire is to become a Creator, like God Himself! Therefore, we must be creative as God is creative. 

How then, can each one of us be creative? The following are the four tips on how to develop your God-Given CREATIVITY for your benefits and others.

4 TIPS TO DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVITY

1 -- STIR YOUR CURIOSITY

There will be no creativity without curiosity. Chester Carlson could not think of the Xerox idea if he was not curious about magnetism and static electricity. A driving curiosity is the common characteristic among scientists and inventors. Being able to find the answer to such questions as,

• What if? 
• How does it work
• Why is it doing that?

is a great joy beyond description to any creative person. But curiosity has a certain limit of application. It should be within the boundary of God's Laws. We should not be curious to do evil.

The creative scientists, engineers, and inventors were having a taste of the kind of joy, that in turn, will serve others. Curiosity, a healthy, never-satisfied desire to learn and do something, can transform your work, your leisure, your contact with people, your Bible study, all of these into a storehouse of knowledge. Strive to be curious always. Make every experience of life teach you something.

2 -- STUDY GOD'S CREATION FOR IDEAS

Let's look at Rom. 1:20, "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead..."  

This Bible verse shows us that by studying God's creation we can understand God's creativity, which should be our model and pattern. Your primary interest is in the order and information it supplies: The orderly laws and principles of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, etc.; and of the what, why, how, and when of the many things all around us.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S CURIOUS STUDY OF LIGHTNING

Benjamin Franklin finally settled the argument about the nature of lightning when he flew a kite during a thunderstorm in June 1752. He was able to draw sparks from the damp kite string. He proved that lightning is a form of electricity that had the same properties as that produced by rubbing -- static electricity. Thus, he proved that lightning was an electric spark, the same as that produced in a spark plug of a car. Benjamin Franklin then invented the Lightning Rod, which is a great safety device in high-rise buildings.

ISAAC NEWTON'S DISCOVERY OF GRAVITY 

Isaac Newton discovered the principle of universal gravitation by just observing and thinking about the fall of an apple fruit. He first thought of his system of gravitation which was ignited by his observation of an apple fall from a tree. The incident occurred in the late summer of 1666. This discovery of the Law of Gravity by Isaac Newton, is a foundational concept that opened a whole new world for many more scientific discoveries, that lead to great achievements of Mankind like that of going to the Moon and back!

MANY CREATIONS OF GOD ARE JUST WAITING FOR ANYONE WHO IS CURIOUS AND CREATIVE ENOUGH TO DISCOVER AND USE THEIR SECRET TECHNOLOGIES!

Many scientists are constantly at work studying the organs and behavior of animals and humans. Any number of lowly creatures have abilities that engineers would like to duplicate. Through their studies, they have devised systems useful to people. This study is called BIONICS -- the study of biology and living things as models to help design and make better machines. One application of this study is the use of electronic eyes at airports to help keep planes in the right lines. These eyes were copied from the smoky jungle frog's specialized eyes. Sonar, a device used by ships and submarines to find objects in deep water, was only copied from whales, dolphins, and bats who use sound in searching food and directions.

For hundreds of years, man tried and failed to fly. Man's dream to fly was only fulfilled after discovering and applying the aerodynamics principles used by the wings of birds. This aerodynamics principle is now being used in our modern aircrafts, and in steam and gas turbines used by power plants. There are many more valuable characteristics of various animals and plants' lives which can be duplicated to help provide useful devices for mankind.

3 -- SATISFY A NEED, SOLVE A PROBLEM 

Mr. Carlson's motive of inventing the Xerox machine was to fill the need for a fast-moving copying machine that will eliminate disappointment and boredom of too much paperwork. He saw the need of his job and of many other jobs similar to him. Thus, by inventing the Xerox machine, he did not only help himself, but the future generations of mankind.

However, remember that the inventions which make most money are not necessarily the big breakthroughs. There are small devices which sell in millions because they are economical, avoid messy procedures, or make life easier. The ball-point pen, for example avoided the blots and refilling of the fountain pen. 

No matter what kind of invention you may have, like the simple paper clip to the advanced microchips, it should serve man for the better. And you can do it. Undoubtedly, there are many more such inventions which we "need" but do not yet know or see we need.

Creativity requires that we should first identify the need or problem, and then attempt to devise a solution. We should strive to acquire this quality which is being practiced by only a few people.

4 -- ASK GOD FOR CREATIVITY AND WISDOM 

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without doubting. (James 1:5-6 HCSB)

The following scriptures are examples of how GOD gives wisdom to people that serve Him.

Behold, I, I have called by name Bezaleel... And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all workmanship, to devise designs; to work in gold, and in silver, and in bronze, and in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all workmanship. (Exo 31:2-5 MKJV)

And behold, I have given to him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have put wisdom in the hearts of all the wise-hearted, so that they may make all that I have commanded you. (Exo 31:6 MKJV)

... the LORD has appointed by name Bezalel... of the tribe of Judah. He has filled him with God's Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every kind of craft to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every kind of artistic craft. (Exo 35:30-33 HCSB)

He has also given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. He has filled them with skill to do all the work of a gem cutter; a designer; an embroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen; and a weaver. They can do every kind of craft and design artistic designs. (Exo 35:34-35 HCSB) 

CONCLUSION

God has given each one of us a mind with great power of creativity. God expects us to develop and use our minds for creative thoughts and purposes. We must not allow evil thoughts (which are antidotes to creativity), to enter our minds. Instead, we should allow the Holy Spirit of God to stir our minds to Godly creativity. The reward for being creative is the joy that is unfathomable and long-lasting. We must be creative as God is creative.

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