In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) we read about a rich man who gives three of his slaves some talents. He then goes away on a journey and on his return he calls the slaves to see what they did with the talents.
In those days, a talent was a lot of money; about 20 years of wages. So it is right that the master expected something in return from his investments.
When he gets back from his travels he discovers that two slaves have increased the sum given to them, whereas the other has just buried his coin (talent) and returned it intact with no interest.
In this story the rich man represents Jesus. When He returns in His second coming on earth He will call us all and ask us what we did with the talents God has given us.
We all have God-given talents. How do we use them, and do we share them for the benefit of others?
There will always be someone worse off than
us. Someone who is poor in material things, someone poor in spirit, poor
in health, poor in education or even poor in Faith.
We all have a responsibility to use our talents for the benefit of others.
If we are financially rich, we should give to those who have not.
If we are in good health, we should help those who are sick.
If
we are clever or intelligent we should be more tolerant towards those
not as bright as us and help educate them where we can.
And if our Faith is strong, we should help and pray for those who falter and fail in their walk with the Lord.
Whatever our talents are, do we use them to glorify God and for the benefit of others?
Thank you for the reminder.
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