Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.
Today’s scripture is part of a story Jesus told about a man who was going on a journey and what he did for his servants before he left. Notice that he entrusted his resources to them each according to his ability (Matthew 25:15, NIV). It is important to realize that we don’t all have the same abilities, skills, strengths, or talents. None of us can do everything well, but we can do to the best of our ability what God has gifted and called us to do.
Many people are frustrated and dissatisfied in life because they don’t feel fulfilled. For various reasons, they are not doing all they know they should be doing, and they feel dissatisfied and discontent.
These emotions are not healthy, and they lead to other unhealthy emotions, such as resentment and jealousy toward the people who do feel fulfilled in life.
One of the servants in the story found in Matthew 25 hid his money in the ground because he was afraid. Similarly, sometimes we do not use the abilities God has given us because we are afraid. We may fear failure or loss or being criticized or misunderstood.
Don’t be afraid or hesitant to take the abilities God has given you and use them for His glory. If you don’t know how to begin or what to do, simply ask Him to help you. He wants you to have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows) (John 10:10, AMPC), feeling satisfied and fulfilled each day.
Prayer of the Day: Show me, Lord, what to do with the abilities You’ve given me, and lead me into fulfillment and satisfaction.
