Streams of Joy Devotional (Friday 19 July)

"And unto one he gave five talents,to another two, and to another one;to every man according to his several ability;and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same,and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two,he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth,and hid his lord's money".(Matthew 25 vs 15-18). That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional Today.

Our Focal Scripture introduces a master and his three servants. When the Master was set to embark on a journey,he gave his servants talents according to their abilities. The Master's action suggested that the servants were reliable and trustworthy.

Notice that when the Master embarked on a journey,two servants traded with their talents and made profit,while one servant dug the ground and hid his talents. Two servants brought results and justified the master's confidence in them. The Master's absence revealed the true worth of each servant.

Isn't it true that sometimes, we have been rated as good servants,only to fall below expectations when it matters most? Sometimes,our claim to righteousness,reliability and efficiency collapse like a pack of cards when we are given responsibilities or opportunities.

Friend,show efficiency and faithfulness in little matters,both in the secret and in the open. Let what you claim you are,show in what you do when opportunities show up. Let not people consider you worthy of trust,only for you to betray them.

The real proof of your efficiency,ability,tenacity,loyalty,faithfulness,accountability,maturity,discipline lies in what you do when opportunities to prove yourself show up!

Be a good Servant,and if you are truly good,show it;if you can't show it,stop saying it.

Pray with me,"Lord,give me grace to be a good and faithful servant in Jesus name".

Have a Fabulous Friday!