12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. I love the work of the LORD, and I don't know about you, but when it is my time to stand before GOD in the day of judgement I want GOD to be pleased with what I have done in my life. I don't want to be judged harshly because I was out of his will, purpose, and plan for my life. I want him to be able to say well done thy good and faithful servant. What are you doing with what GOD has given you? Are you being wise with your talents and gifts? Are you using what he has given you, or are you standing idol, and waiting on somebody else to move? Are you lost in jealousy of what some one else has? Use what you got. God has given us all something to do. He has a plan for each and everyone of our lives. We should be so busy in what HE has given us that we don't have time for mess or works of iniquity. GOD has given you something to do that is worth while. Something to glorify and uplift his kingdom. What are you doing with it? There is a call to work for him. John 9:4 Says: I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
We should work while it is day. Willing workers are needed today. We got to find ourselves working deligently. For GOD need workers in his vineyard. The study below is one that I found on a study Bible page and most appropriate for what I have blogged about. I pray it blesses you as it has me. May the LORD GOD bless you real good. Love you with the Love of the LORD. Much support. Sister Carlotta F. Martin *************************************************************************************************************** Got this off a study Bible page: Well Done Good And Faithful Servant
We have used this parable of Jesus before, but I want us to look at it again but maybe in a different way. In the final analysis, Jesus is letting us know that our lives; will not be judged on our fame, but on the basis of our faithfulness. will not be rewarded based on our genius, but on the basis of our goodness. These are the things that this parable should accomplish in our lives. It should comfort us in a personal way. It should disturb us to the depths of our being. It should encourage us to do our best. It should challenge each of us to become a better person. Before I get into the text, I want you to get these 2 very basic principles into your spirit. The Bible teaches That you and I are children of God by grace through faith That you and I are also servants of God with the privilege of being available to minister to others Because we are children of God and His servants. He has given us, through the Holy Spirit, supernatural gifts to accomplish the work He has called us to.
Lets look at 3 things today Notice That The Talents Were Entrusted To Each According To His AbilityRead Matthew 25:15 This parable does not emphasize equality. It emphasizes faithfulness We are unequal in our natural gifts. We are unequal in the opportunities that are open to us. We are unequal in the advantages that we might have. We are unequal in human capabilities. In spite of all of the unequalness, each of us has an equal opportunity to become a good and faithful servant of God! Let´s Beware Of The Possibility Of Becoming A Twin Brother Or Sister Of The One Talent Servant This man failed to trust in the good character of the Lord Satan´s strategy has been to question the goodness of God The sin of no faith has been the fall of many of God´s people. The sin of little faith causes us to refrain from attempting to do the big things God wants us to do. This man was not a bad man. He wasn´t described as cruel, merciless, wasteful or even a slave to his passions. This man counted his one talent as being of no real importance, it wasn´t needed. He failed to realize that every talent is precious in God´s sight This man lacked the faith and courage to take a risk. We´ve got to trust God to fulfill His promises if we are going to do anything worthwhile The Good News In This ParableEach of us has been given talents by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords He can double our capital (talents) by faithfulness Someone has said One note is a sound. Add other notes and you have a song. We can receive the Lord´s approval and praise. God the Father accepts us and forgives us when we receive His Son Jesus as our Savior. We gain His approval and praise when we are faithful in using the gifts He has blessed us with. I believe all of us would like to hear Him say Well Done, Amen?! We can enter into the joy of the Lord. All of us want to enter into the joy of the Lord in the hereafter. This parable teaches us that it is possible for us to enter into the joy of the Lord here and now. OURS CAN BE: The joy of doing good The joy of showing God´s love to others The joy of seeing people come to know Jesus as Savior The joy of becoming what God wants us to be Conclusion We can´t think of ourselves as one talent people. Know this, the little person with a great gospel is mightier than a great person with no gospel!! If we neglect to use the talents and gifts of God, we will lose them. Let´s use what God has given us that we might bring glory to Him and that He might be glorified in us.
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