“And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” Matthew 25:23 ESV. I desire to live God’s chosen life for me. No cheap substitute will do. In the "Parable of the Talents," there are three different servants. The first two understood their purpose; the last did not. Fruitfulness in our Master’s Kingdom is not an option; it is a command. It is simple, He is LORD; I am the LORD’S servant. His choices are my only choices. Therefore, I serve, longing to hear the words: “well done, good and faithful servant!” LORD, not my will but Yours be done.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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