In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells a parable of a master who entrusts his servants with “talents” before going on a journey. In that day, a talent wasn’t a skill—it was a large sum of money. Each servant was given a portion according to his ability, and the expectation was simple: do something with it. Two servants invested what they received and multiplied it. One buried his in the ground and returned only what he was given.
The meaning is clear. God has entrusted each of us with resources—time, money, strength, opportunities, and abilities—and He expects a return.
We often think of “talents” as natural gifts, but this parable stretches further. Your time is a talent. Your energy is a talent. Your resources are talents. Your opportunities to serve, speak, give, and act—all of these are entrusted to you by God.
The tragedy in the parable isn’t that the third servant lost the talent—it’s that he did nothing with it. Fear, complacency, or indifference kept him from engaging in the work of his master.
Holy Week brings this into sharper focus. Jesus did not bury what was entrusted to Him. He gave everything—His time, His strength, His very life—for our redemption. He poured Himself out completely, holding nothing back.
Now the question turns to us.
If Christ gave all for our salvation, how will we steward what we’ve been given? Are we investing our lives in things that honor Him, or are we burying them in comfort and routine?
Multiplying our talents doesn’t require greatness in the world’s eyes—it requires faithfulness. Small acts done for God’s glory carry eternal weight.
One day, we will give an account of our stewardship as believers, and on that day there are seven words that will underline your faithfulness to God for all of eternity…
“Well done, my good and faithful servant!”
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Thank you for sharing this challenging and encouraging message today brother Eric. The parable of the talents is a timeless call to each of us, which grows more urgent as His return draws closer with each passing day. I often mourn the years that I have wasted, but pray that God will help me make the best use of my talents for His glory, regardless of my advancing years. May our Father God continue to guide and bless you today brother 🙏
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I have lately been mourning my own wasted years…and my prayer of late has been “Teach me to number my days so that I may apply my heart to wisdom.”
I appreciate your service to the Lord, brother Alan! Never stop working for Him, you’re a blessing to so many.👍🏻🙏
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And the same applies to you and your service for our Lord brother Eric. Your devotionals are a constant blessing to so many people. Keep up the good work brother 🙏
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Just showing up offers what too many rarely give. Praise God for making clear what the world would love to restrain. In Him, all things are possible, and I pray all Christians strive for those seven words. “Well done, my good and faithful servant!”
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Thank you for this timely reminder! I just prayed this morning that God would give me clarity about His calling in my life. Your words reminded me to use my time, money, strength, abilities and opportunities to glorify Him…every single day. When I feel weak, He is strong! Have a blessed day, Eric.
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You’re absolutely right, Heather! I am weak on my best day and need His constant help…👍🏻🙏 Have a blessed day!
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There’s great satisfaction in completing small tasks, especially if they involve Holy Moments. For instance, mowing the neighbor’s lawn, saying kind words to an abrasive person, and letting someone go ahead of you in a shopping line. Thanks, Eric, for your nudge to not waste time. 🙂
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I agree…I sometimes forget that success is measured in the smallest steps. The small steps and acts reveal a fine-tuned spiritual life. Have a blessed day Nancy!🙏👍🏻
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