For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.
Have you ever wondered why it seems those who are wealthy keep getting wealth, and those who are talented keep expanding in the applications of their talents? The words of Jesus Christ, as He told the parable of the talents, shows the principle behind this. His words can be applied to several areas of our lives today. Let's look at the following areas: -
1. The blessings of this life - worldly wealth and possessions. God gives us these things to be used for His glory, and for the good of those around us. Those who have these things and use them for the purpose God desires, end up having in abundance, either abundance of the things themselves, abundance of comfort in them, and/or abundance of better things. Giving to the poor and sowing seeds are trading with what we have, and the returns will be riches and abundance.
2. Opportunities. Those who improve in the opportunities they have, God will enlarge them, and will set before them open doors, because he who is faithful in little will be faithful in much.
3. Gifts and talents. Everyone has a special gift or talent, including gifts of the Spirit. Those who use their gifts for good will have abundance of them, for gifts improve by exercise, and brighten by being used. Those who do not stir up the gift that is in them, who do not exert themselves according to their capacity, their gifts rust, and decay, and go out like a neglected fire.
The sure word of Jesus tells us that for everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. Let us pray that we do not fall into the category of those whom the little they have is taken from them.
Prayer: My Loving Father, thank You for counting me worthy of Your blessings, of opportunities and of gifts and talents. Indeed these are blessings. Help me, Father, to recognize my gifts and talents, as well as opportunities which I may ordinarily overlook. I pray You open my eyes to see where and how I can use the blessings, opportunities, gifts and talents that You have bestowed on me. May I be counted as a worthy custodian of the things You have blessed me with. May I use them to Your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - July 07 2010 - Psalms 60-64 (OT), Phillippians 1 (NT).
Pray for someone today - Pray for teachers, both those in educational institutions and those in the body of Christ. Pray that they will help to build the people spiritually, help them develop their God-given talents, and teach them principles that will help them prosper in life. Pray especially for teachers in charge of children, that God will equip them with all they need to train up the children in the way they should go. If you know of any teacher who has impacted your life, take out time to thank God for the person.
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