If the kingdom of God isn’t coming in its fullness for a long time, what are Jesus’ subjects to do while waiting for their King to return? How are the master’s servants to live while their master is away?
That’s the question the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) answers.
Convicting and comforting, this parable reminds us that we serve a good and gracious God, who invites us to participate in His kingdom, providing us with more than enough so that we can remain faithful and fruitful as we await the coming King.
Want to study the themes in this episode further? Here are a couple reflection questions to consider:
Make a list of the resources, blessings, time, spiritual gift(s), and talents that God has given you. Make another list of the opportunities you have to serve Him by serving others, especially fellow believers. Now consider: Are you being faithful?
Are there any talents, gifts, resources, or opportunities that you have not been using to serve God? If so, why? Does pride, fear, or laziness have anything to do with it? What lie might you be believing about God that is impacting this?