We continued our series on Matthew 25 where we looked at the parable of the three servants. In this story, Jesus was encouraging his disciples to be faithful in their use of the gifts that the Lord has given them. The Lord gives first and to each of us has been given gifts and faith. There is joy as we partner with Jesus in using what he has given us in ways that reflect his kingdom. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy…” We have been given so much; how can we faithfully serve like Jesus and not become distracted or sidelined by comparison?