All believers in Christ Jesus are given a talent, a ministry: a purpose unto God according to one's faithfulness. Some receive God's talents and are not faithful, nor Grateful, for what He has given them. In the end we will all give an account for how we chose to share/use our God given talents. God blesses, and accepts equally, those who bless others with His gift, and in HIS name. His blessings are unmerited. They are not based on titles or man-made things; only faithfulness toward God. He created us in His own image, and likeness. He blessed us to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth; to replenish it (Genesis 1:27-28). We are fruitful when we multiply by teaching others about Jesus. We replenish as we help others by pointing them toward Christ. We tell our testimonies of how the Good News (Gospel) of Jesus Christ delivers and sets man free from the bondage of sin. We spread and do love, not hate. Jesus said, if He be lifted Up He'll draw all men unto Him (John 12:32). That's what the gifts are for. Drawing men unto Him, not followers unto us. God's gift is free. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believe in Him, should not perish, but have Everlasting life (John 3:16). That's the purpose of the talents. Hording or holding God's gifts/talents using them to the building up of self and finances is a mockery to God. God will not, neither can He, be mocked (Galatians 6:7). If we, God's chosen servants reject Jesus, He (Jesus) will reject us in front of His Father God in Heaven (Matthew 10:33). Yes, if you believe and follow Jesus, it's because you were chosen by God: No one can come to Jesus, unless God draws them (John 6:44). But we must stay yoked and faithful to Him. For everyone who has not rejected Jesus as Lord, Savior, and Light of the world shall receive all of God's promises; anyone who rejects Jesus, His Light shall be taken away from such a one (Matthew 25:29-30) Stay focused. Remain in the Vine.
Today's Focus (Matthew 25:14-30)
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