God has endowed every human being with natural abilities and has entrusted His children with gifts, opportunities, resources, and responsibilities. Nobody is useless in this world, and everyone has something valuable to contribute. The important question is: What are you doing with the talents God has given you? Are you using them to serve God and humanity, or are you using them only for your selfish interests? As we await the return of Jesus Christ, we are not called to live in idleness. God expects us to put our talents to work for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom. We should not be concerned only about what we can gain financially from our abilities, but also about how we can use them to bless others and serve God faithfully. One day, we will stand before the Lord to give an account of how we used the time, talents, and opportunities He entrusted to us. Let us therefore discover our gifts, develop them, and put them to effective use. Remember, it is not enough to use your talents; God also expects you to be faithful in your stewardship. Scriptural Readings for the Day Matthew 25:14–15 (KJV) 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Matthew 25:21 (KJV) 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to discover the talents and abilities You have given me. Give me the wisdom and grace to develop them and use them effectively for Your glory and the benefit of humanity. Help me to remain faithful in my stewardship so that I may give a good account when I stand before You, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
