Talents

In the Parable of the Talents, the first two servants are commended for what they did, for their work, for their risk. I'm not really one to take risks, to step out of my comfort zone and in many ways, I am like the third servant, the one who played it by the book, played it safe. But this servant was thrown out with the rubbish and took no part in the future glory which God gives us. The message really challenged me to step up, to step out. We find from the parable that it is not about knowing the teachings as the third servant did...but our spiritual growth comes from obeying our master.

The message really reminded me of Peter in that boat. He wasn't afraid of what the others around him thought, he wanted only to obey and go to his master. He took a step of faith, stepping outside his comfort zone, stepping out of the boat and onto the water. If this doesn't shock you very much, the next time you are in a boat, try walking off the edge! As a result of his faith and willingness to take a risk, he walked on water! God does wonders when we take risks and trust in Him!

May taking risks for God be our worship to Him. Just as He gave his life for us, just as He took a risk so that we might find Him, so too, let us step out of our comfort zone, step out onto the water and walk with Him.

~Sck