The Servants and their Talents

It is interesting that the Lord gave different levels of talents and when he came He, the Master, did no comparison from one server to another. Each servent was interviewed individually and,yes, they doubled their increase but five plus five is ten and two plus two is four. The second man didn't even match his fellow, yet they were judged on their own effort and not on the the efforts of others. With that judgement will we be reviewed. The Master will be what you perceive Him to be. 

At times we think that the Lord will take from us what is invested. Yes He took from the unprofitable servent by He wanted it to be invested and appreciated. When we stretch and take risks with our faith, our charity, our joy, it will grow to tremendous levels. 

In life we are asked to stretch, straighten and strengthen. We do the Lord's will over and over, still He asks for more and that's not because He is selfish but that he is thinking of us; understands us.

We have talents that the Lord gave us, but not to horde alone but to share with others. In some cases out talents are the brick and other times the mortar. Either we are accompanied others or the lead. 

The scriptures say...
Let your light so shine that men may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven (Matthew 5:16).

When we show others our effort to extend ourselves, others notice and especially the Lord. Service is a privilege that we need to embrace and be eagerly engaged in. The rain and sun may be at on us but if we are serving with a faithful heart, we will see the blessing, the wealth and increase from using our talents.

You got this guys. Work hard and I'll write you next week.

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