Sunday Re Cap (10th August 2008)

The Hidden Secrets of the Parable of The Talents
Part I

Conviction must lead us to commitment and “right believing must lead us to right living”. The wonderful thing is that the Lord shows us through the scriptures an idea of what that commitment is. Just like the Samaritan woman did not remain in conviction but that translated into commitment. The question is, are we truly convicted of the atoning work of Jesus on the cross? Is it a revelation?


Read from Matt 25:14-30

• V15, 20, 22: It is God who gives us the provision. We work with God and His provision to bring in the harvest.
• Notice that there was none who received no talents. ALL received.
• According to his own ability. If God gives us a task, he also gives us the ability to execute it. BE FAITHFUL!
• It's a question of depending on Him, availing ourselves to Him and be willing and obedient to use the talents He has given us.
• v16,17 IMMEDIATELY, RIGHT TO WORK: Don't say when I have the time, when I am free, someday, when I have the money; the time is now!
  

Luk 10:41-42: Martha worked for acceptance but Mary worked out of acceptance!

• V21,23: As we are both good and faithful, we will enter into the joy of the LORD. Things may not seem easy on the outside (sickness, debt, work pressure), but we enter into a different kind of joy. The joy of the LORD. Not the joy and comfort of man.

Salvation does not lead us to idleness but a faithful discharge to our responsibilities; the wise use of gifts and abilities entrusted to us result in greater opportunities while their neglect results in not only loss opportunities but also that which was entrusted to us.