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Today is Sunday October 11, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of Matthew, please read chapters 25-26 in your Bible or Click Here to read them. http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-october-11

Today's Message: I Can Do It Later
One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to put off something with the assumption that, “I can do it later.”

There are many Christians that have good hearts, and intentions to love, serve God, and do His will. However, good intentions are as Jesus warned, the deception that would cover the earth in that final hour of temptation. How many men were accurate of Jesus coming, at the time that He first came. The religious community was 100% wrong, their intentions were to kill Christ, and lift up their own false doctrines that they created, when they twisted the laws of Moses. The high priests, scribes, and Pharisees pretended to be what they were not, keepers of the laws of Moses, when in fact they laid unfounded burdens on God's people, murdered prophets, and killed Jesus Christ. Watch and pay attention as the signs of our times come to pass. We must grow skilled in the Word of God, and be familiar with God's plan. The whole reason for Jesus Christ's teaching on the mount of Olives, is to warn us to be prepared and not allow others to deceive up. Jesus said, “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.”- Matthew 25:13-18. These talents did not belong to the servants, but remained the property of their master. They were to be his stewards of the goods entrusted to them. The goods of this parable represent the opportunities and abilities that God has given to us and that He expects us to use for His Kingdom.

The servant who received five talents recognized that what he had received belonged to his master. “And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.” - Matthew 25:20. Likewise, the servant that received two talents also recognized that what he received belonged to his master. “He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.” - Matthew 25:22. He was not expected to gain five since he had been given according to his own ability. Both faithfully doubled their talents and both were equally commended. The third servant had received one talent. He put forth no effort for his master. “Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.” - Matthew 25:24,25. His effort for earthly security was inexcusable. He tried to excuse himself like the person today who shows great diligence working in the secular world, but says, I'm too busy now. I'll serve the Lord at some more convenient time, or after I retire. The consequences of neglecting the opportunities to serve his master were irreversible, there was no second chance to relive his life.


Jesus is teaching us that even with one talent we can do His Work. We are to sow the Word of God and let it grow, the Holy Spirit is the watering can, as it grows it blossoms into a Christian life. God expects us to use what He has given us, or it will be taken from us. If your gift is money, then use it for His service to spread the word, if it is singing, then train your voice and sing the best you can to glorify God, if it is driving a log truck, then witness where you are, in the manner that seeds can be planted. It doesn't matter what your gift is, you develop and use what you have to the glory of spreading God's Word, where ever you are. This is why God will never give us more then we can handle, because we are responsible for what is put into our hands. This goes for spiritual matters, as well as money, and wealth. He will bless us at our level of ability. This is also the reason that God withholds wealth for many of His elect, they simply could not handle it. This is kind, just, and loving of our heavenly Father. God does not expect the same from everyone, but He expects the same percentages, and effort with what we have. He doesn't expect the same of all men with respect to ability. However, with the help of the Holy Spirit one can increase His abilities with gifts that God has given to His servant. However, in order to increase our abilities, we must ask Him for help, for God will not interfere with the path of a persons free will, and this is because at judgment you will have only your own self to blame. If you believe on Jesus, and pray to the Father, then that help is given.


Have a wonderful and blessed day/night
God Bless You,
Christina

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