“The Wise Work Men”
Tuesday, September 9, 2025Key Verse
“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.” Matthew 25:15
Text —Matthew 25:13-18
Message
Working with God should be the priority of every true and wise friend of Jesus. There are many areas of work in the household of God that we are expected to engage in. God has given each of us talents and abilities to do certain things well. Even if others have the same talent you have, your talent is special because you are unique- with different strength and weakness; likes and dislikes. The way you were brought up, the help and encouragement you get from others, and even the hardship in your life, can help to develop abilities you may not even know you have.
If you are wondering whether God could actually use your abilities, remember that He made you the way He wanted you to be. He put everything inside you that you will ever need to please Him. God is not waiting for you to become an adult, He wants to use you right now. And, in case you think you don’t have a talent, whatever you are good at is your God-given talent. For example singing in the choir, painting, decorating the worship centre, encouraging those who are sad, giving to the needy, visitation and follow-up, teaching the word of God and helping others to grow in their faith. Use your ability for God’s glory.
Further Reading
Matthew 25:19-28
Prayer for today
Make me a wise worker in Your vineyard, Oh Lord.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
