“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” (Matt 25:29). 

Jesus often used parables in His teachings to illustrate His point. The parables often touched on how a believer should live a godly life and how one should strive to grow in the Truth. It is very much like a child entering school to be taught a wide variety of subjects, taking years to go through elementary school, secondary school and finally tertiary institutions. Only at the end of his training can he be armed with the knowledge to start contributing to the society. Likewise, a believer must go through similar stages of spiritual learning after receiving Christ to be steadfast on God’s words and to serve the Lord effectively.

Seek more and receive more

Jesus used familiar things in His parables to illustrate the unfamiliar. He used everyday objects and happenings to explain spiritual truths. In Matthew 13, Jesus told seven parables on sowing. These parables allow believers to seek the truth and receive the truth in great abundance. 

Pastor Isaac spoke about “moving forward, not moving in circles” during his message on the first Lord’s Day this year. To reiterate his message, believers must strive to move forward and towards the destination. We must not get comfortable in our comfort zones and become stagnant in our spiritual lives. The pastor asked: “If a twenty-year believer has a spiritual maturity like that of a two-year old child, would the pastors not be very worried?” Our Lord is not afraid of believers seeking more from Him for Jesus said “For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance” (Matt 13:12). 

Use your talents more and receive more

The Lord gives everyone talents, some receiving five, some two while others one. Each person must then use his given talent to serve the Lord according to what he has received. During the investiture, members came on stage to affirm their will to serve the Lord in their ministry. Some are old, some are young but all came with one mind: to serve the Lord with all their might. It does not matter in which areas we serve and there is no service too insignificant to our Lord. What matters is the heart with which we serve the Lord. If we serve with gladness and with all our hearts, then the Lord is pleased with our services. “For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance” (Matt 25:29). Likewise, when we serve more, the Lord uses us more and we shall be pleasing servants unto the Lord. 

The Lord will make good His promises but believers who try to take an easy way out must beware. If we try to get away being a lazy Christian, doing the barest minimum on spiritual growth and service, we will be like the lazy servant who buried the money in the ground. The Bible tells us “but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath “ (Matt 25:29). Would you want to be caught in such a situation? Therefore, let us move forward! 

May the Lord bless and help us!

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