The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”  Matthew 25:16, 19, 21

All of us have been blessed by God with certain resources, gifts and talents. Some of us have huge piles of those blessings; others have small piles. But no matter how many we have, we can’t afford to let them go to waste. We are called to care for and invest the things that God has entrusted to us, so that we can have even more to give back.  It’s selfish to take the blessings of God and simply sit on them. We are asked to use the blessings of God to glorify him and to bless others. As you use your gifts, abilities and financial resources within the context of the local church, the interest is compounded exponentially, making an even bigger difference for God’s kingdom in heaven. 

One day, we are all going to stand before God and be held accountable for what we have done with our time, talents and resources. And at the end of our life here on earth, our goal is to hear from our Father in heaven, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

Dear God, I know that one day I will stand before you and be held accountable for what I have done with everything you have given me. Please help me to leverage my life, and all that you have given me, in such a way that I can be that “faithful servant” and share in your happiness. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.