“To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability.” Matthew 25:15
All of us have abilities and roles. Some people are exceptionally gifted and serve on a big stage for the world to see. Others are more modestly gifted and serve behind the scenes. But in Christ, it doesn’t matter how influential our gifts are or how famous we are for our service. All that matters is that we steward well what he’s blessed us with.
God has given you natural talents and spiritual gifts. His desire is for you to humbly serve him with what he has given you. We are to be faithful with what we have been given, not what others have.
Instead of comparing your gifts to the level of talent or giftedness in others and worrying that you may not compare, by God’s grace be thankful for what he has given you.
Read
- In the parable of the talents, was everyone given the same number of talents? How were these different people held accountable?
- What do we learn about serving God with our talents in the master’s words in Matthew 25:27?
Prayer
Thank Jesus that he was faithful with his life. Ask for God’s help in empowering you to be faithful to him with your gifts.
