In Jesus’s parable of the talents, the master returns from a trip and inquires of his servants about portions he gave them to oversee while he was away. The master asks where they invested, and the amount of increase gained for him? The servants’ answers determined what reward they would receive for their stewardship, a reward paid in the form of portions of the master’s authority so that now those who stewarded wisely were empowered to rule in the master’s name.
“So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, “Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.” His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.”
“He also who had received two talents came and said, “Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.” His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.”
“Then he who had received the one talent came and said, “… I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.”
“But his lord answered and said to him, “You wicked and lazy servant… you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming, I would have received back my own with interest. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.” For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” (Matthew 25:14-29)
According to this parable, everyone owning possessions, lands, etc. will be given still more until accumulated portions become even greater! Increase is foundational to God’s Kingdom on earth. Believe God regarding your stewardship of those things entrusted to you. Actively believe Him. Release your faith.
Amen.