Scripture to Read: Luke 19:17
The first servant had been a wise servant and whatever he chose to do with the one mina the nobleman had entrusted to him, the result was that it multiplied to ten minas. We read the nobleman’s response in Luke 19:17, “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to be in authority over ten cities.’” The nobleman was incredibly pleased with the first servant’s report. Therefore, the nobleman chose to reward the servant. The servant’s faithfulness with the financial responsibility the nobleman had given him led to a much greater responsibility in the nobleman’s kingdom. Our Lord teaches us that faithfulness to Him is important. We also see that small responsibilities in God’s work can become spiritually significant. We must never view what God has entrusted to us as insignificant, for God can do in and through us (Ephesians 3:20) “far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us.” God also uses us in our present service opportunities to prepare us for future responsibilities He has for us (Ephesians 2:10). We also see here something about the reward, for it includes the servant’s participation in the king’s reign. It’s not about getting ten cities to rule over; rather, Jesus wants us to understand that when He returns, He will generously grant His faithful servants meaningful participation in His Kingdom. We will have incredible opportunities to serve our Lord and alongside Him in His Kingdom one day.
Challenge & Application
How are you currently serving the Lord with the gifts and talents He’s given you, and how have you seen Him bless it?
What does it feel like knowing our Lord has a place of service for you in His Kingdom?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!