Tuesday, August 16, 2016

KINGDOM OF GOD 4

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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