Daily Fountain Devotional For October 1, 2023
Read Daily Fountain Devotional For October 1, 2023, Sunday Daily Reading Devotional for The Anglican Communion
TOPIC: Be Profitable With Them
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TEXT: Matthew 25:14-30(KJV)
25:14. For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
25:15. 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.
25:16. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
25:17. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
25:18. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
25:19. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
25:20. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
25:21. His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
25:22. He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
25:23. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
25:24. Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25:25. And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
25:26. His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
25:27. Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
25:28. Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
25:29. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
25:30. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Anglican Daily Fountain 1 October 2023 STUDY:
Jesus shared this earthly story with his disciples at a time his earthly ministry was gradually coming to an end. This parable speaks of the vital call of men in God’s kingdom and the expectations of God the Father from men in the Kingdom. God knows the importance of the body- though the body has diverse parts, these parts work towards a singular course, which is bringing increase into the Kingdom. However, the volume of your gift, talent or treasures in the Kingdom of God is not the end of the matter, but “how profitable are you?’ Have you ever wondered why you are endowed with wisdom, knowledge and understanding in the things of the Kingdom? Do you think God has blessed you this much for yourself alone? (1 Cor.12).
As we prepare our hearts, minds and bodies to fellowship with the brethren today, be reminded again that as one body in Christ, you have a part to play in the prosperity of God’s purpose for man. You have something to give; you have something to receive. Do not look down on that call to serve; do not deny the brother or sister the spiritual and physical blessings God has given you to profit with (1 Cor. 12:7). Let’s be reminded that any gift of God you fail to put to use or you refuse to bless men with shall be taken from you and given to men ready to labour for the Lord. God does not waste His gifts on wasteful men when He has men willing to prosper His Kingdom without fear to fail.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to be profitable in the gifts you gave me and not to be a wasteful servant.
READ MORE TOPICS: OPEN HEAVENS, OUR DAILY BREAD, IN TOUCH, SEEDS OF DESTINY, STREAMS OF JOY, JOEL OSTEEN, MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, DCLM DAILY MANNA, UCB WORD FOR TODAY
