…Maximizing Talents Entrusted To Me!”
KEY
VERSE: v. 21
“‘Well done!’ said his master,
‘you’re a sound, reliable servant.
You’ve been trustworthy over a few things, now I’m going to put you
in charge of much more.’”
FOCUS: The responsible use of opportunity results in great blessing.
INTRODUCTION: “In Jesus’ story, the issue is not revenge but accountability. The gift and the responsibility were commensurate. The men who had received five and two talents respectively took risks; they applied themselves actively in their responsibility. But the unfaithful servant thought only of himself and his security, risked nothing, and achieved nothing.” ~ Myron S. Augsburger
I.
THE DISPENSING OF OPPORTUNITIES IS AN ACT OF GOD
II.
A DIVINE EXPECTATION ACCOMPANIES GOD’S GIFTS
III.
GOD FAITHFULLY REWARDS FAITHFUL
SERVICE
CONCLUSION:
“Jesus Christ found immense satisfaction in this:
‘I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave me
to do.” (John 17:4)
~
W. Glen Evans
PREACHING: Pastor Holland Lewis