September 2019 - Calvary Road Baptist Church

Return on Investment

By Jayson Tucker

Matthew chapter 25

Jesus continues to discuss what the kingdom of heaven is with the disciples. He uses the parable of the talents for this illustration.

After a long time the Lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
Matthew 25:19‭-‬21 KJV

God expects a return on his investment. In this parable there are three servants. One recieved only one talent and went and hid it instead of growing it. This servant is very similar to those who get saved but then don’t share that gift with others. Instead of helping to lead others to Christ they just bury it within themselves. Whether you blessed with five talents, two talents, or one God is waiting for you to grow his investment. Be profitable.

Have a great day.

The Faithful Servant

By Jayson Tucker

Matthew chapter 24

The disciples asked Jesus of the end times and Christ’s return. Jesus tells them of signs that will indicate the end is near however, it is not for man to know.

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming; And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; The Lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 24:45‭-‬51 KJV

We know Christ is coming back and that should be sufficient for us to do as we should. Otherwise we would be as the wicked servant who does as he pleases because he thinks he has plenty of time. I pray therefore that we be counted among the good and faithful servants who are diligent in the work given us by God. That we conduct ourselves in a manner that is pleasing to God.

Have a great day.