Gnashing of Teeth

We were all apportioned different lots in life on purpose. For reasons beyond our individual and limited knowledge God has given some of us very little and some of us way more than we need. In one of the most illustrative and poignant parables he ever told, Jesus explains why there is seeming inequality in our world. As he tells the story of the man who went on a journey and entrusted his money to his servants there is a great amount of truth to be found.

Not only does the parable of the talents explain why Communism doesn't work it goes way beyond that in explaining the fact that we are all responsible for what we have been given. No more, no less. We must be good caretakers of our wealth while the master is away. Upon his return we will be asked how we used his gifts.

As you see this doesn't make a millionaire any more important than the guy who asked me for change outside the 7-11 last night. But here is the real point, are we being good and faithful servants? Upon his return is the master going to say, "Well done?"

Don't get caught up in size, magnitude or pride. Our real test lies in what we do with what we got. And more than that, not discounting the ability of someone or someplace with little to make a huge impact...