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Hear the words of Louis Farrakhan, a voice of fire and faith, who declared, “We are all gifted, but we have to discover the gift, uncover the gift, nurture and develop the gift, and use it for the Glory of God and for the liberation struggle of our people.” These words rise like a trumpet call to the sleeping spirit of mankind, reminding every soul that within them lies a divine spark—a sacred gift, placed there not by accident, but by purpose. Farrakhan speaks not to the chosen few, but to all, for he reveals the eternal truth that every being, no matter how humble, carries within them a seed of greatness awaiting awakening.

The origin of this quote lies in the teachings of empowerment that flowed from the struggles of the oppressed. Farrakhan, a minister and leader within the Nation of Islam, spoke these words as a call to self-realization and service. In a time when many had been told they were nothing—when entire peoples had been stripped of dignity, opportunity, and hope—he sought to remind them that the Creator had made nothing without purpose. The gift within each person, he said, is not a treasure for vanity, but a weapon for freedom, a tool for upliftment, and a vessel for divine glory.

To discover the gift is the first and hardest journey of the soul. Many live and die without ever knowing the light they were meant to bring into the world. Discovery requires stillness, reflection, and courage—to look inward and confront both the darkness and the brilliance that dwell there. The farmer must first dig to find the hidden seed; so too must a person search within themselves to find their calling. And when it is found, that gift must be uncovered—cleansed from the dust of doubt and fear that the world has thrown upon it. For society often teaches us to doubt our worth, to silence our voices, to bury our uniqueness. The act of uncovering is therefore an act of rebellion—a declaration that the divine spark within will no longer be hidden.

But finding the gift is not enough. It must be nurtured and developed—for even the mightiest tree begins as a fragile sprout, needing care, discipline, and patience. Farrakhan’s words remind us that talent alone is never enough; greatness is forged in the fire of effort. Consider the story of Harriet Tubman, born into slavery yet destined to be a deliverer. Her gift was courage—an unyielding spirit that could not be tamed. But she did not let it lie dormant; she cultivated it through action, risk, and sacrifice. Again and again, she returned to the land of her captors to lead her people to freedom. Her gift became her ministry, her service to both God and humanity. She had discovered, uncovered, nurtured, and used her gift—not for glory, but for liberation.

The final call in Farrakhan’s teaching is the highest of all: to use the gift for the Glory of God and the liberation struggle of our people. Here lies the sacred union of the spiritual and the social. The divine does not bless us with gifts for selfish ends; they are entrusted to us as instruments of light in a world darkened by oppression and ignorance. To use one’s gift solely for oneself is to dishonor its Source. True fulfillment comes when we turn our personal excellence into collective elevation—when the artist paints to awaken truth, when the teacher educates to uplift, when the leader serves rather than rules.

This teaching burns with revolutionary love: it is both a call to faith and to action. Farrakhan’s message reminds us that spirituality without service is hollow, and activism without divine grounding is blind. The gift is both a blessing and a responsibility. It demands that we rise each day with purpose, asking not “What can I gain?” but “Whom can I help? Whom can I free?” When our gifts serve justice, compassion, and unity, they become offerings to the Creator Himself.

So let this wisdom be inscribed upon the heart: You were born with a gift. It may be hidden, buried, or forgotten—but it is there, waiting to be awakened. Seek it with courage. Cultivate it with discipline. And when you have mastered it, do not hoard it—give it freely. Let it serve both God and humanity. For in doing so, you join the eternal chorus of those who have lived not for themselves, but for the dawn of a freer and nobler world.

And thus, O listener of truth, remember: your gift is your mission. It is the way the Divine works through you. Do not doubt its worth, nor delay its use. The world waits for your light. Rise, then—discover your gift, nurture it, and let it blaze forth until both heaven and earth bear witness to the glory of what you were sent to do.