Priorities and persistence: It matters how you invest

LegalLoveLetter #003

Is a new month already, in this new month start implementing those plans of yours, is never too late to start.

Dear business/career friends

The things that matter most- in this life and the next- cannot be measured in monetary terms. Investment in God’s kingdom and purposes are priceless and yield returns for eternity. God has given each of us, individually, a trust of TIME, TALENTS, and RESOURCES. All He expects is that we are FAITHFUL to use what we have been given to promote His purposes.

It may be easy to recognize the untapped talents and resources that you've. But for you to discover and apply your gifts and resources, you need more than an advice on how to invest - you need an example. Although you may feel that your spiritual investments are in order, don’t overlook the need to continually re-evaluate your priorities.

Have you buried any of your talents and opportunities?

God will hold us accountable for what we do with the time, talents, resources, and opportunities He has given us. Make the most of what God gives you to advance His purposes.

Matthew 25 contains several parables about the kingdom, and what it takes to be a part of it. More specifically, these stories are among the few passages of the Bible that describe what it will be like when Christ returns and people stand before God in judgement. Included in this chapter are: i. The Ten Virgins (being ready for Christ’s return); ii. The Talents (faithfulness and rewards) etc.

Today we will consider “The Talents.” It centres on investing in our lives, which are worth far more than any amount of money. We shouldn't leave things to chance. We must purposefully and creatively find ways to make the most of what we have.

Matt 25:14-18. Why does the master distribute different amounts of talents to the various individuals?? Every individual is unique, with different kinds of abilities. Each can handle different responsibilities. This doesn't mean that anyone is better or worse than anyone. It simply means we are different.

Note that:

• When we use our abilities, they become more effective.
• The more we learn to see opportunities in obstacles, the more our investment can create and capitalize on new opportunities.
• By sharing our material or financial resources we can affect more people for Christ and multiply our influence through others.

As I wrap up, do you:

Do you understand that God has gifted you with talent and opportunity?

Do you understand that you are responsible to use your God-given abilities and resources for His purposes?

Remember that God has given you talents, purpose and opportunity, it is left for you to discover them. We are privileged to be ambassadors of this life.

Your supporter in love

Grace Ori

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