Notice how God endows everyone according to their ability. God plans and provides carefully and gives specifically in a well-thought-out manner!
Notice, too, how each person gets unique gifts.
Interestingly, the same (all bags of gold) but in different quantities. What could this mean?
Then, notice the magnitude of the fortune that is given to each. In Jesus’ day, each bag of gold was enough to sustain life for about 15 years! More than
enough – an abundance!
Each servant had a job to do in the master’s business or household.
The master does not expect more from the servants than they are capable of but, wondrously and generously, provides them in abundance to take
care of his business while he is away.
The first two servants naturally and purposefully go out to invest their fortunes, diligently working hard to preserve and increase the wealth entrusted to them. This is what the owner would expect of his servants and what good servants would expect to do for their master.
Sadly, one servant digs a hole in the ground and hides his fortune. He may have felt overwhelmed and fearful of his master or misunderstood the purpose of his master’s generosity. At least he could return the gift when his master returned.
How do you understand God’s
wisdom and kingdom economy in this story?
Do you accept that God has given you specific talents to apply in his Kingdom – however few or many, big or small? Think about them and offer them afresh to God. Where and how have you been hardworking and conscientious in using what the Lord has given?
Reflections by Reginald Venter
