Uncompromising - Talents

When we read the Parable of the Talents, most of us want to identify with the servant who was given five talents. We fancy ourselves faithful. We are sure that we will hear those words, “Well done!” But let’s be honest. Many of us are more like the servant who was given one talent. And when we really get to the heart of the matter, most of us are a bit like both servants. In other words, each of us has some things that we steward well, some gifts where we are uncompromisingly faithful, and each of us has some things that we do not steward well, gifts of God that we’ve done nothing to cultivate or utilize for God’s glory. In terms of ministry, my preaching gift is one that I steward well. I have no doubt that God has granted me favor in this area because I have invested in this gift. I have taken what God has given me and multiplied it. However, I have not been as faithful a steward of me, particularly as it relates to self-care. This is manifest in a multiplicity of ways, with the most visible sign being my weight. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, part of this body of believers, I, too, am called to exercise uncompromising faithfulness in 2025. I have work to do. In fact, In addition to self care and making exercise, hydration, and good nutrition a priority, as a Pastor, God is calling me to be uncompromisingly faithful in how I steward our worship and our finances. Just watch, If I do my part, I have no doubt that we will experience uncommon favor in both areas. 

In what areas are you like the servant who was given five talents? In what areas are you like the servant who was given one talent? For the areas in which you have been uncompromisingly faithful, continue to glorify God. For the areas where you can do better, this is the year to do so!

Ask God to help you to be more faithful with what He has entrusted to your care. Then walk it out, with arms wide open to receive the reward of God’s uncommon favor. 

Pastor Donna Owusu-Ansah