The Parable of Talents

Ref: Matthew 25: 14-30

well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful in a few things: I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness..

Jesus told the parable of talents. This story illustrates several vital lessons.

God gives us several gifts and opportunities and He expects us thoroughly use them in service. He will generously reward us on how much we grown in spiritual life. An un profitable servant who wasted time and opportunities instead of obeying God is called "wicked and lazy"and will be punished.

God does not accept excuses even fear of failure.

But the main point of the parable is how beautifully portrays Christ returning someday to reward His faithful followers. Those who obey God and live accordingly.

To each of the profitable servant the Master will say " well done my faithful servant: you have been faithful in few things, I will make you a ruler of many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord. (Matthew 25: 21-23)

May we live according to the faith God's Spirit develop within us, exhibiting the faithfulness He desires and in the end, may each of us may hear God's wonderful approval on the great day He returns to reward His faithful servants.