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Now, how do you see yourself after 5 to 10 years from now?
Have you ever wonder why Lord gave the story of the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 24:14-30 ...
Let's read it again...
Matthew 25:14-30 (King James Version)
14For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
16Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
17And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
24Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
28Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
What I can see here the first two fellow who receives 10 and 5 talents had gained 100% percent and returned everything to their lord, but the other one who received 1 talent had gained nothing or just getting even. Which many Christians are like this, they are just getting even from all the blessings they received from God. And they considered themselves, they have given much already to the Lord.
After all the effort and endeavors or I may say having 10 to 15 years working in a company they just came out getting even, for what? And they say I have done a good job. Huh? What good job? Look again what happen to Bruno from the video clip, he got himself a house, a cow and some earnings which many of us have the same way of thinking especially for those who are working abroad (OFW). Not like Pablo his contribution was much greater benefit not only for himself but also to many people around him. And this what the Bible says, "turning the world up-side-down" for Jesus.
If we have like Pablo even in our ministry today our churches and congregations may have increase and shall multiply... Being a good steward, it is not just spending time and doing our best but rather giving our all to the Lord and He'll provide the best for us to do our part in this life.
Remember there's no shortcuts in this life... we may find it burdensome but rewarding... :)
jonsosito
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