Thursday, July 3, 2003
Thursday, July 3, 2003
In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents.
We are not told how old the young fellow was who offered his five loaves and two small fish to
Jesus. Neither Matthew nor Luke even mention him. They simply record that in answer to Jesus'
request the disciples came up with five loaves and a couple of fish with which to feed a vast
throng.
These two gave what they had and thousands of lives where touched and needs were met.
God calls each of us to give what we have to build the kingdom. Nothing more.
(Matthew 25.17
NRSV)
A thirteen-year-old boy once read about Dr. Albert Schweitzer's work in Africa. He wanted to
help. He had enough money to buy one bottle of aspirin. He wrote to the Air Force and asked if
they could fly over Dr. Schweitzer's hospital and drop the bottle down to him. A radio station
broadcast the story about this young fellow's concern for helping others. Others responded as
well. Eventually, he was flown by the government to Schweitzer's hospital along with four and
one-half tons of medical supplies worth $400,000 freely given by thousands of people. When Dr.
Schweitzer heard the story, he said, "I never thought one child could do so much."
Dear God, coach me and teach me to use the resources, gifts and talents that I have to help
your kingdom meet needs. Amen.
