Tuesday, July 28, 1998
Tuesday, July 28, 1998
To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according
to his ability. (Matthew 25:15
NRSV)
Each of the workers in our scripture reading today received a different number of
talents--one five, another two, and the third one. Jesus does not pretend in this story
that all of us or the workers are alike. Everyone has different talents or abilities.
I remember a rookie police office who during an examination was asked what
strategy he would use to disperse a threatening crowd. The officer wrote, "I would
take up a collection." We don't all have the same abilities or talents. But when we
collect all of our talents and put them together, we will fulfill the needs of our
church and community.
There is a story of a little boy who was listening in on a conversation between his
mother and grandmother. The young mother said to the boy's grandmother, "You're
not old, Mom, you're only sixty-five." The boy, quite impressed, said, "Grandma,
you've reached the speed limit!"
Are we pushing the limits of our gifts and talents?
Prayer: God of all things, help me to push the limits in using my talents for your good.
Amen.
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA