Daily Devotions

I’m sure we have all heard the saying, “Use it or lose it!”
The Bible shares with us the Words of Jesus regarding the talents in Matthew 25. Verse 28 says, “Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.” The reason was because this particular servant didn’t use the talent to the best of his ability. He didn’t invest the money given him but rather just dug a hole and buried it.
Each believer has talents given him by God that we are to use for His glory. We can’t claim that we have no gifts or that we have been given no opportunity. The fact is, what we do with what we have been given by God will be the basis of our future judgment. I won’t be judged on my inability to sing or play the piano, let’s say, but I will have to give an account of the gifts that I have been given.
If we don’t use out talents for God, we will lose it! It doesn’t remain dormant. It won’t remain hidden. We will end up not having the opportunity we had at the beginning.
On the other hand, if we are faithful in the use of our God given abilities, He will multiply our opportunities for service. The way to grow in influence and service is to use what we already have, then the Lord will reward us with more opportunity.
Remember, someday we will all have to give an account of our lives at the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). As Christians, we won’t be judged for our sins, they have already been paid for and forgiven by the Lord. But we will be judged for the stewardship of those things God has given us. We’ll be judged on quality, not quantity. We have been given incredible potential for serving God. How are we putting our to use for Him and His glory?
So today, don’t bury the gifts that the Lord has give you, rather use them for His glory!
Remember, if we don’t use it, we will lose it!