“For the kingdom of heaven
is like a man traveling to a far country,
who called his own servants
and delivered his goods to them.
And to one he gave five talents,
to another two, and to another one,
to each according to his own ability;
and immediately he went on a journey.”
Matthew 25:14-15

God has invested in each one of us, imparting gifts and abilities – some more, some less. He expects us to use them, to invest them in HIS work. Many ignore them. For whatever reason they bury them and set their minds and hearts on other things.

“And I was afraid, and went and hid
your talent in the ground.
Look, there you have what is yours.”
Matthew 25:25

What could be more important in life than discovering what one’s gifts and talents are, and then using them for the Kingdom of God? We’re on this earth for such a relatively short time, and then we go into eternity. What could be sadder than to arrive in heaven only to find that we have squandered our talents and left unfulfilled the use he might have made of them? How sad when a person discovers “what could have been!”

Invest TIME before God, seeking to know what his plan is for your life. This is one of the most important things you will ever do, because the use or neglect of your talents will have a great effect on others and will affect your rewards or lack thereof, in heaven.

It is crucial to have this conversation with the Master. Don’t leave it undone, this conversation can change the course of your life. God is at work in you, ready to bring your calling to the joy and satisfaction of success. Embrace it!

A true story – a man who invested what little he had: