Matthew 25:14-30; Genesis 2:15

Returning to Jesus' parable of the talents, we consider how this story

relates to all areas of our lives other than money.

We have all been variously gifted by God - not just in respect of our

abilities or talents, but also with regards to our history, our

personality, our relationships, our experiences, all of what makes us, us.

As co-collaborators with God in building his kingdom, we're called not to

sit on all that we've been given, but to invest it. We're called to use it

for the good of people, and the glory of God. If we don't, we're in danger

of losing it.

But if we do, God promises to give us even more. And when we do, we get to

delight in all the ways our investments make our world an even more

wonderful place.

By Ed Flint