Matthew 25:17
The words ‘likewise’ and ‘also’ are important in this verse. This shows us that the same kind of obedience drove both of these persons. The man with five talents and the man with two, regardless of their endowment’s size, gained the same measure. They experienced a 100% increase. They doubled their money, so to speak. So, looking at it as a percentage, they were both equally profitable. This is very key. God’s Word uses percentages. The tithe is a percentage. Jewish taxes were often taken by percentage. So, when God looks at things, He looks at the overall percentage rather than the ammount.
Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:1-24:34
Scripture Memory: James 4:1 “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have given us all that we need in order to serve You as we should. We may have the same measure of devotion as any other of Your children. You have allowed us to be servants in Your plan with great responsibility laid upon us. How can we do less that serve You with all our hearts and minds? Only You may help us to find our true potential. Only by your power may we truly live. Thank You for working in our lives by the power of the shed blood of Christ. You are worthy of all the praise! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man in the hospital. Pray for a man having surgery next month. Pray for a man with spiritual needs.
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