It seems that most of my life things have happen to me. There have been some tough situations and struggles, but I survived and I continue on. I know God has been with me and I have grown and changed but...
I would like to move from the defensive to the intentional. I no longer want to just sit back and wait for something to happen. I would like to be more of an active participant.
Recently I heard another sermon about the parable of the talents. (Matthew 25) I’ve always wondered why the master became so angry and disappointed at the servant who buried his talent.
“But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! …, why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’
He preferred that the servant risk his talent by investing in something instead of burying his gift.
That Sunday morning I was struck with the thought: God wants us to take risks. He has blessed us with gifts and talents that are to be used. He desires us to trust him, to step out of our comfort zone, and take a risk, if you will. I can do this, because I know him and his love for me. And that truth is where I will draw my courage.
Instead of just surviving life, I want become more involved in the story that the Author has placed me in.
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