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PARABLE OF TALENTS – THE FAITHFUL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Matthew 25:14-30

Memory verse: Matthew 25:29

 

“…Well done, thou good and
faithful servant: thou hast been

faithful over a few things…”

 

PARABLE OF TALENTS – THE FAITHFUL
 
The master entrusted different amounts to his three servants. He gave more to the more dependable, capable and trustworthy people. The master was very wise. He understood that not everyone could cope with more talents. To be given more means one has to work harder. He would need to sacrifice more of his time and energy. He would have to work more efficiently and be very wise in his decision-making because of the greater trust expected of him by his master.
 
Both the servants who were given five and two talents traded well. The servant who received five talents traded and made five talents. The servant with two talents traded and made two talents. The master made the right choice by entrusting his servants with the right amount. When he returned, both servants reported the amount they had made to their master. The master’s commendation for both of them was the same, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Faithfulness was the focus of the master’s commendation. At the end of the accountability, the master said in verse 29, “For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”
 
Every believer cannot fail in their earthly service to the Lord. All they need to do is to be faithful to what and where the Lord has called them to serve. They need to use their time, possessions and spiritual gifts wisely. Every believer has the Holy Spirit’s help. They cannot fail to be faithful unless they choose to. God has blessed all believers with the mind of Christ to understand and obey the Bible. He has also given believers the love of God to protect them from sinning against Him when they are persecuted for righteousness’ sake as they serve. The results or productivity is not the focus but faithfulness. God will give some more time, possessions, or spiritual gifts, but all will be judged the same: faithfulness. Do not compare but complement one another and serve the Lord faithfully.
 
THOUGHT: Have I given my best to my Master?
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to be faithful all the days of my life till Christ returns in glory, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

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