12/16/2024
Over the weekend we talked about the importance of putting your talents to work, and being reliable/trustworthy when no one is there to hold you accountable.
This time I used The Parable of the Talents/Minas told by Jesus in the book of Matthew & Luke.
in short,
A nobleman was called to a distant land to be crowned king, but before taking off, he left each of his servants a talent (currency) which he required to be used wisely before his return.
When he returned, he called in his servants to give an account of what they accomplished with that talent. The first turned 1 talent into 10, so was given 10 cities to rule on behalf of the king. The second turned 1 talent into 5, so was given 5 cities to rule on behalf of the king. But the third hid his talent out of fear, was given no bigger responsibility and lost his talent to the one who already had 10.
1. Put your talents to work, and more will be given to you. Hide your talent, and more will be taken from you. Fear will rob you of what is promised to you.
2. If you can be trusted with the small things, then the king will trust you with bigger responsibilities.
When a parent, teacher, coach or any leader asks you to do something, can you be trusted to get it done when no one is watching, or there to push you? Will they be able to trust you with more next time around?
