Matthew 25:14-30 NIV
“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. [15] To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. [16] The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. [17] So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. [18] But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. [19] “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. [20] The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’ [21] “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ [22] “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’ [23] “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ [24] “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. [25] So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’ [26] “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? [27] Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest. [28] “‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. [29] For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. [30] And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Each opportunity we have, according to our ability, is a chance to further God’s Kingdom. These opportunities involve helping others and reflecting Christ. It doesn’t matter if we only have one bag or one opportunity for a small thing. The size or quantity is not important. What matters is our decision from the heart to bear fruit and wholeheartedly engage in these opportunities.

We often forget a powerful truth – water that is stagnant and still becomes lifeless and foul-smelling. But water that is in constant movement brings life wherever it goes. It’s not just about receiving opportunities or knowing what to do with them. It’s about how we respond to these opportunities. Are we lazy or diligent in our attitude?

When we talk about expanding God’s kingdom, it’s important to realize that furthering His Kingdom isn’t limited to preaching on street corners. It’s also about how we treat our family, spouse, and children. It’s about being diligent and faithful in our work and making the best decisions even when no one is watching. This attitude leads to exponential growth in what we are entrusted with, and everyone takes notice.

To be approved, we must first pass the test. God’s measuring tape does not focus on external factors like quantity, beauty, or eloquence. Instead, it measures our heart’s attitude and sincerity towards Him and the everyday tasks He has given us. Every situation, whether good or bad, presents an opportunity to either excel, be diligent, and remain faithful, or to settle for mediocrity, lukewarmness, and disinterest. And God sees all of it.

We should do our best to present ourselves to God as approved workers, who have no reason to be ashamed and who handle the word of truth correctly.Does our heart have a lazy or a diligent attitude?

“Our heart’s attitude is like water – stagnant or in motion, it defines our character and shapes our destiny.”