Thursday
Luke 19:11-27
Jesus doesn't demand perfection; He desires faithfulness. In the parable, the master celebrated both the ten-fold and five-fold returns equally—what mattered was that something was done with what was given. The tragedy wasn't underperformance; it was doing nothing at all. You've been entrusted with the gospel, with gifts, with time, with relationships. What return will Jesus find when He returns? Notice the master gave no specific instructions—just freedom and expectation. God trusts you with immense creative liberty in how you multiply His kingdom. The buried mina represents wasted potential born from fear. But perfect love casts out fear. Don't let anxiety about inadequacy keep you from faithful investment. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Jesus doesn't demand perfection; He desires faithfulness. In the parable, the master celebrated both the ten-fold and five-fold returns equally—what mattered was that something was done with what was given. The tragedy wasn't underperformance; it was doing nothing at all. You've been entrusted with the gospel, with gifts, with time, with relationships. What return will Jesus find when He returns? Notice the master gave no specific instructions—just freedom and expectation. God trusts you with immense creative liberty in how you multiply His kingdom. The buried mina represents wasted potential born from fear. But perfect love casts out fear. Don't let anxiety about inadequacy keep you from faithful investment. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.