“Account For Your Pound”
Monday, March 10, 2025Key Verse
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading” (Luke 19:15).
Text —Luke 19:20-26
Message
John Wesley wrote, “The Possessor of heaven and earth placed you where you are not as a proprietor but as a steward.” All His gifts, talents, privileges, abilities and positions are entrusted to your care to propagate His glory. God identified Bezaleel, who faithfully used his talents and gifts to lead wise hearted persons to build the Ark of God (Exodus 31:1-6).
The nobleman in our study today who gave a pound each to his servants expected them to make gains by trading with the money. The man here represents Jesus Christ and the servants represent all Christians. We all have the gospel of Christ’s kingdom as our “pound” to trade with and win more souls for Him. We have the same twenty-four (24) hours daily to labour. Some Christians are labouring hard in evangelism, pastoring and maturing converts. Others play away their time in vanity and earthly pleasure. Unfortunately, the lazy youths readily murmur, complain and criticize the good work of Church leaders like the wicked servant did. The day of reckoning is at hand. Friend, trade with your talent.
Quote
Some Christians are labouring hard
Challenge
Are you ready to account for your gifts?
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to take the gospel to all.