Talents for the Lord
In the book of Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells us a parable about talents. Well, this talent in the parable literally talks about a certain measure or amount of wage which the man has entrusted his servants with. The first servant got five talents, who worked with it and earned a double. The same happened to the second one, who got two talents and earned another two. But the last one with only one talent didn't work with it but buried it to the ground. So what happened to him? His one talent and whatever he has was given to the one who earned the most.
To reflect it in our lives, we too have been given talents based on our abilities. When we grow it, it becomes skill. On the other hand, the last servant's illustration is just like wasting a talent. When we use it only for our personal pleasure or benefit, we cannot earn anything but pride and lust. When we use our talent to help others, it can be the same with serving and honoring God, in obedience to His Word, "Love God" and "love your neighbor as yourself."
When we use it for good, it grows better, and we are entrusted more. Blessings flow; promotion flow; prosperity flow. We are stewards of these things, and we must use and develop it all for His glory.
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