Using your talent

“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 25:21

My pastor has been preaching/teaching from Matthew 25:14-30 -the parable of the talents.  The master representing God has given his servants talents according to their ability.  One servant received five, one received two, and one received one talent.  The first two servants took their talents and multiplied them and the master was pleased.  The servant who received one talent hid his and returned to the master what was given to him, the master was not pleased.  These teachings caused me to think about which servant am I?  Am I using what God gave me to bring Him glory and to be an instrument that yields an increase to the body of Christ?  Am I being a good steward?  Or am I hiding and burying my talent?

God's word tells us  in Ephesians 2:10 that we" are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do"   We are created with intentionality  and purpose.  We all have gifts/talents that can be used to advance the Kingdom of God,  we just have to use them.  We don't have to be afraid to use them because God is the one that causes the increase as we trust in Him.  We just have to step out in faith.

Examining my own life, I think I have used  the talents God has given me, but I must continue.  I must be consistent in sharing Him with those in in my sphere of influence.  I must make a difference for God.  I must continue to bring Him glory.  It does not stop until the breath in my body is gone.  I want to share His joy.

Lord, help me to be a faithful servant.  Help me to use what You have given me to share You with the world and advance Your Kingdom. Keep me humble, but intentional.  In Jesus name.  Amen