Matthew 25:14-15 – “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. ¹⁵ To one, he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 

I have discovered that sometimes, we are fearful to do things because of the unknown, unfamiliar, and uncertainty.  We like comfort zones.  I have had people tell me that they do not like sameness, but when a disruption to their routine occurred, they were distraught and filled with anxiety.   Sameness is safe for many, and traversing uncharted territory is not appealing.

I have discovered, and the Lord is teaching me, that unless I am willing to trust Him completely, I will muddle through my life of sameness and never achieve His purposes.  I will be like the servant given one talent and, out of fear and uncertainty, do nothing with it. 

According to Matthew 25, each servant was given “According to their ability.”   That is a powerful revelation.   God does not expect us to perform what someone with greater or different abilities does.  He expects us to take what He has given us and use it without fear.  If we use what He has been given, it will grow. 

Heaven’s rewards will not be based on quantity but on obedience.    I am convinced that some serving in seeming obscurity will receive greater rewards in heaven than those well-known and doing great exploits.  I reflect on when Jesus sat at the treasury and watched people put in their offerings.  The little woman with two mites or two copper coins, according to Jesus, gave more than those who put in large sums. 

She gave out of her lack, they of their abundance.  The LORD looks at what is left rather than what is given.  That is true in money, time, energy, ability, etc.  If we only expend a little of what we have to expend, are we being good stewards and obedient servants?  He wants us to trust Him wholeheartedly and use what He has given us. 

Today, I pray that the LORD will help us fully use the gifts, talents, abilities, and opportunities He has given us for service.  Lord, help us fulfill Your purposes for our lives and refuse to compare ourselves to anyone else.  Help us to be Who you made us and purposed us to be.  Please help us be a vessel you can use and use as you choose.   Thank you!  Amen!

God bless you, and have a fantastic day in Jesus!