In
Matt 25, Jesus relates the parable of the land owner who went away and left his
3 servants with 5-, 2-, and 1- talents. Upon returning, he commended
identically the 5-, and 2- talent guys for using their assets to advantage, and
condemns the 1-talent guy for burying his out of fear and producing nothing.
Hmm,
how much worse would it have been if the 5-talent guy had produced nothing?
Well, we don’t know, because Jesus didn’t use that possibility in His parable.
But that aside, let’s apply this story today.
How do YOU used the gifts you have been given?
I
work with University faculty, around the world. It strikes me that many of
these are 5-talent folks. They are intelligent, well-educated, well-placed,
influential, and respected, in general. But many, many folks are cowed by fear
and produce NOTHING of lasting value. Sure, they publish papers, get grants,
and mentor students… but do nothing to have an eternal spiritual impact.
But
I doubt many/any readers are profs. So, what about you? Are you using the gifts
G^d has given you? Are you using them to invest in eternal things?
The
Master’s response to those who invest their talents is, “Well done thou good
and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over
much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matt 25:21
What
will He say to you?
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