Luke 19:24-26 – “And he said to his attendants, ‘Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has ten.’ 25 But they said to him, ‘Sir, he has ten minas already!’ 26 ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.”
As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God today, I heard an old saying connected to a passage in Luke’s Gospel – “Use it or lose it.” That comes from Luke 19 in the story of the ten minas.
Faith unused is theory and produces man-made doctrines and lifestyles that are form, not substance.
In Job 1, the devil accused God of placing a Hedge about Job to protect him. God did not deny it. Then, in Job 3:23, Job referred to God’s hedge as a restraint. How we progress is contingent upon our vantage point. If we see things as restrictions, we won’t use our gifts, and if we don’t use what we have, we go backward (lose it because we don’t use it).
The older brother in Luke 15 is an example. He was in the house. He was the rightful heir of all his father possessed, but he failed to access what was available. He lost out on blessings because he failed to use them. Use it or lose it.
Authority is ours by decree of Jesus and through the New Birth. If we fail to use it, the demonic hordes run rampant. In that sense, we lose our authority. Use it or lose it.
Luke 19:26 – “I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has shall be taken away.” USE IT OR LOSE IT!
Consider the natural aspect, regarding proficiency. We gain more proficiency by regular use and practice. We lose proficiency by not using it. In everything, USE IT OR LOSE IT! Let us utilize what God has provided and bring the past into the present! The kingdom, according to Luke 18:21, is in our midst because it is IN us. Kingdom Authority must be exercised to be maintained. Use it or lose it!
Lord, help us to use what You have given us and become better equipped and more proficient!
Roy's Covenant Corner 