Devotion:
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Read Matthew 24:14-30.
A master goes on a journey and entrusts his servants with different amounts of money (called “talents”) according to their abilities. Two of the servants invest and multiply what they were given, while the third hides his talent out of fear. When the master returns, he praises the faithful servants, rewarding them with more responsibilities and joy. The unfaithful servant, however, is reprimanded and loses even what he had. The parable of the talents teaches us that we need to do the best we can with the life God has given to us.
Some of us have a better head start than others. Some of us grew up in families that can afford pre-school, vacations, and college, while others come from broken homes, are financially disadvantaged and life is an uphill struggle. Others are born with physical difficulties or develop them later. We need to remember that our life, whatever state we are in, is a gift from God that is to be lived to its fullest.
Personal Worship Option:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and for the unique abilities, resources, and opportunities You have entrusted to each of us. Help us to recognize that no matter our starting point, whether abundant or limited, easy or challenging, our lives are precious gifts meant to be lived fully for Your glory. In Jesus name, Amen.
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