2. Since life is short, I want to invest in the things that won’t die with me when I do.
A rich master is going away on a trip, and in order for his money to be used wisely and invested, he gives some to each of his servants. To one servant he gives 5 talents, to another 2 talents, and to the other 1 talent.
Although one has more talents than the other, both of the first two servants fulfill their purpose and used their talents wisely, generating profit for their master.
But the servant who got 1 talent squandered the little he had been given by hiding it in the ground. The master was not a happy dude when he heard about this servant...neither was this servant, for that matter. All 3 servants were given some talents, but the way they used them was drastically different. (Matthew 25:14-30)
Although I may not have as many talents as some people, instead of complaining about the little I got and going off and wasting it, I want to spend myself for the Lord. Whatever I've got, I want to invest in His kingdom.
My Money: Store up treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:19-21)
My Time: Spend more time serving and less time on me and my happiness
My Talents: Generate profit with the gifts and talents God’s charged me with
Francis Chan, in his book "Crazy Love", said, "What will people say about your life in heaven? ...And even more important, how will you answer the King when He says, "What did you do with what I gave you?" Daniel Webster once said, "The greatest thought that has ever entered my mind is that one day I will have to stand before a holy God and give an account of my life." He was right."
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