Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with
them.
Did you read about the fellow in China
who actually made this same mistake? Literally. Zhang Dexiang
from Liaoning province learned the truth of this parable. Five
years ago the old farmer buried his life savings of $1,200. With
the intervention of a little mold and mildew, he discovered that
only $400 of the money was now recognizable enough to be
exchanged for new bills at a local bank. It is horrible to bury
what God has given you in a hole in the ground.
(Matthew 25.19
NRSV)
The king gave to each of his servants a gift of
money and when he returned he asked to see what they had done
with those gifts. One had multiplied his gift tenfold and he was
given dominion over ten cities. One had multiplied his five-fold
and he was given dominion over five cities. But one poor fellow,
out of fear, had buried his gift in the ground. The master was
highly displeased. The poor servant had his gift taken away.
Dear God, thank you for using imperfect people to fulfill your purpose. May I use my talents
wisely. Amen.
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