KINGDOM OF GOD 4 of 8
Matt. 25:14-30
Watchfulness does not mean idleness, but a faithful discharge of one’s
responsibilities. The wise use of gifts and abilities entrusted to us results
in greater opportunities while their neglect results not only in the loss of
more opportunities, but of that which was entrusted to us.
What kingdom law
underlies all personal and corporate development?
This is called the "law of use." Jesus told about a
rich man who was going away on a trip and distributed different resources to
each of his servants. (Matt. 25:14-30). Then he said, "Do business
with these until I come back."
Two
servants invested what they were given, but the third did not. When the master came back, he asked for an
accounting. The first two were praised
and rewarded for their diligence, but when Jesus told this story, the ending
seemed unfair.
He took away from the man
who did not invest and gave his talent to the most fruitful investor, firmly
announcing this law of the kingdom: "Unto every one that hath shall be
given…but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he
hath" (Matt. 25:29). In other words, if you use what is given to you, you will
gain more.
If you fail to use what is
given to you, you will lose even what you think you have. Whether in physical intellectual, financial,
or relational dealings, whatever is given you, however small it is, use it. Use
it diligently and use it on an ever-increasing scale. Set goal to increase whatever you do. This is the secret of the kingdom, which
guarantees success to any Christian who applies it.
In Christ,
Playwright
Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible
Stories Theatre of
Fine
& Performing Arts
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