Buried Treasure

"Then he who who had received the one talent came. 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.' "

Matthew 25:24 (NKJ)

In the parable of the talents, Jesus tells the story about a master who before going on a long journey, gave his servants talents, each according to his own ability. The one he gave five talents made another five talents and the one who received two made two more talents. Upon the master's return, these two heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." The one who received the one talent buried it in the ground. The master called him a wicked and lazy servant.

God has given us financial resources that we are to manage as good stewards. However, He has also given us talents, and skills, each according to our own ability, that we are to expend for the glory of God's kingdom and to be a blessing to others. Have you buried the treasures God placed inside of you? Are your talents hidden in the ground because of fear? Don't die with the song still in you. Let the world enjoy the sound of your music.

May we all hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Love,

Jackie