What is your Rate of Return?

Some of us assume that the Parable of the Talents only applies to pastors and their calling. But the truth is, God has given everyone an assignment, along with the grace, resources, and talents to fulfill it.

In the parable, each servant received talents according to their ability. The one who received five talents traded with them and produced five more—a 100% return. The one with two did the same. But the servant who received one talent did nothing with it and returned exactly what he was given—a 0% return.

It does not matter what talents or goods the Lord has given you, or how small or large you think your current territory is, what the Lord is interested in is your rate of return.
Use your abilities, potential, and talents to do something productive.
use them to advance the kingdom of God. Don’t end up with what you started with, that is a 0% rate of return, rather produce a positive rate of return.

Reflection / Prayer: Lord, help me to be faithful with what You’ve placed in my hands. May I never bury what You’ve entrusted to me. Teach me to multiply it for Your glory.

Verse of the Day: Matthew 25:21 Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!

Song of the Day: Available” by Elevation Worship — a heartfelt reminder to offer all that we are for God's use.

~~God is on your side