“HAVE ABUNDANCE” = “Perisseuo” (per-is-syoo-oh) Strong’s #4052. To Super-Abound, Have in Excess, Greatly Surpass, Excel.
The Word Shows the Generosity of God’s Grace, Giving Assurance That Faithful Use of One’s Talents and Gifts Sets the Stage for One’s Own Advancement.
Furthermore, Watchfulness Does Not Mean Idleness, But a Faithful Discharge of One’s Responsibilities. You See, the Wise Use of Gifts and Abilities Entrusted to Us Results in Greater Opportunities, While Their Neglect Results Not Only in the Loss of More Opportunities, But of That Which Was Entrusted to Us.
As We See in the Parable of the Talents, the Reward of Further Responsibility (the First Two Servants), is Contrasted by Judgment Upon the Inactive and Lazy Servant. In Other Words, He Was FINED For a WORK He Left UNDONE! Which is Why in View of the Day of Reckoning, Faithful Discharge of One’s Responsibilities is Required: “Moreover, it is [Essentially] Required of Stewards that a Man Should be Found Faithful [Proving Himself Worthy of Trust].” (1 Corinthians 4:2 AMP).
Today, Determine to Utilize the Talents/Gifts/Skills/Abilities God Has Entrusted to You as a Faithful Steward. After All, You May Be Living in Lack Simply Because of the Work You’ve Left Undone. Remember, to “HAVE ABUNDANCE” YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK!
Homework: Read Matthew 25:14-30.
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, “I used everything You gave me.” (Erma Bombeck)
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