Matthew 25:15, “To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.”
Let’s focus on the middle person of this story. This quiet, commonplace, unnoticed man, going his faithful way in his subdued manner that doesn’t draw attention doing his duty insignificantly and thoroughly, ought to be interesting to us all. He represents the largest segment of universal human life. The average man or woman is by far the most numerous among mankind.
The person who goes beyond average or the one who falls short of the average-by their very definitions are exceptions. They are the outskirts and fringes, the peaks and promontories of humanity.
The greatest contingent of human life is made up of average people-the mass of the two-talented capacity. But this guy was faithful. He had received two talents, then, he made the choice to make an investment that gained two more. While contentment may be one of God’s goals for our life, that should be contentment that springs from the extraordinary source of our Christian life-Jesus Christ.
Far too many believers settle into a daily routine that loses little ... and gains little. They are content not to get involved in the lives of others. They are content not to cause any waves. They are content to escape hell and gain heaven. They are content to be served but not be a server. And they are content to enjoy the blessings instead of being one. They have, simply put buried their talent(s).
God is not the God of “average Christianity.” He’s the God of the abundant life, the invested talent, and the profitable reward. Don’t “settle to be average” when you know full well God is beckoning you to a higher plane.
The issue is not how much we have-but how well we use what we have. Remember that you cannot live every day in ideal fellowship with God without giving some time and effort to it. Never forget the life you’re living is not cheap-it’s priceless!
