Reflections

Our God Given Talents

Saturday 14th November 2020

Our God Given Talents

There is a side to us which identifies with the insecurity of the man who is severely punished for his laziness in not using God's gifts. He was so wrapped up in himself and his personal concerns that he failed to face up to his responsibilities. At the end of his day he had nothing to show for his years on earth because he did not avail of the opportunities that came his way. His life was not a success story as he was mean in the service of God and showed little or no enthusiasm for Christian living.

The gospel, Matthew 24:36, 25:14-30, is reminding us that the gifts of God are not ours to dispense with as we please. Neither are we to hide them away, leave them unused or allow them to wither. Christ came to serve and through service to others helps us to grow in His image and likeness. Whatever our gifts happen to be, and we all have a variety, we are expected to make full use of them for God's glory

Fr. Arsenio

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