By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Matthew 25:14,19 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them… “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them." - NIV
Whatever Jesus taught towards the end of His earthly ministry was in relation to preparedness for His return. He is surely coming back. But He has entrusted us with talents, gifts, and responsibilities that we are to continue to execute until we die or be found serving when He returns.
The key message in the parable of the talents is that there is a trust given to all of us, and we to serve as we wait for the Master to Whom we shall be accountable. We are to keep serving, occupying till He comes. This means faithfulness and dedication without distraction. Some get derailed along the way and turn to other things they were never called to do in this life.
What will keep one on track is a constant awareness that the One Who entrusted us with life, talents and gifts, is coming back. He expects us to be working for Him. Happy is he who will be found faithfully doing what was entrusted to him when the Master returns. A great reward awaits!
Matthew 24:45-47 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions."
Shalom children of God