Hello, friends! Hope all is well with you. Welcome to another week. And the end of May. Another month that has just flown by. The weather here has been warm bordering on hot. We really must get the air conditioner in downstairs. We have one working in the bedroom. It is supposed to be horrible on Monday and then get cool again. Go figure.
We are not going away this weekend. We thought about it, but the traffic and the crowds made us decide to stay home. That and the cost of gas. But we will be watching the parade that goes through our neighborhood and the veterans group across the street where Joe is chaplain is going to have a picnic which we are invited to.
Well, let me give you the story for today.
THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS
One day, Jesus told a story to teach people to use their gifts.
A man was going on a long journey. He called his servants and asked them to take care of his things while he was gone. He gave the first servant five talents of money. He gave the second man two talents. He gave the third man one talent. Each servant was given something precious.
The first servant with five talents used his money and got five more. The second servant used his two talents and made two more. The third servant dug a hole and hid his one talent. He was afraid of losing it.
When the master returned, he was very happy with the first two servants. He gave them even more things. But he was angry with the third man because he was lazy and did nothing. The third servant left with nothing.
Think about the gifts that God has given to each of us. We may not be able to sing, draw or play a musical instrument. But maybe our gift is listening to someone who is lonely. Or praying with someone who is hurting. We should not compare ourselves with others, but use the gifts that God has given to us. Each of us has a gift.
Sometimes we want to keep God's gifts for ourselves. But when we share what God has given to us, He gives us even more.
One gift that God has given to us is the Bible. One way to keep that gift safe is to hide it in our hearts. But we should not keep it hidden, but share it with others. God's word is a priceless treasure we should want to share.
God has given each of us a talent (a gift). We should never look down on the gifts God has given to us.
So share your gift this weekend and I will see you very soon.
Until later...
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI did turn my Central Air on yesterday as it wasn't super hot inside the house at 75 degrees but I like to keep it around 74 and by turning it on, I got rid of the humidity. I am not planning on any long trips this Memorial Day either since there is a LOT of road construction going on right now.
It's in the low 80s and, so far, the fan is enough. Looking at the week ahead, seems as if the furnace will be on or the space heater.
ReplyDeleteHave a good Memorial Day and a good week. I am grateful to hitch a ride so I don't have to use my gas. 😵💫
Hi Kathy. I hope you have a good Memorial Day. Our weather has turned very cool and rainy. !0-12 inches of snow are forecast for the mountains. I don't think we will be cooking out tomorrow. I'm not complaining. It will be too hot soon enough. I listened to your pastor's sermon on Adam and Eve this afternoon. Very good and thought provoking. I also enjoyed your latest Kathy's Happy Home Video. See you again soon. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe've had our a/c on in afternoon as it gets warm indoors. I like what you shared from Bible. Good thing to read as I know what the story is. We are still in 2 Samuel. Interesting but good sermon we heard in person. I am glad the church is open and most places are open except for a couple restaurants are drive through only. Phil drives through at Burgerville in Canby on Monday evening before he goes gaming with a friend. Have a good and healthy week!
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Having shared your parade, it is marvelous that it goes right past your house! Great parade! I agree that the weather & cost are not conducive to going out today, I got hot dogs (we had on Friday) & hamburgers (w/rolls) we'll have today. Also some potato / macaroni salad. IGA had a pack of 4 big burgers for $3.99!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the talents. We each have something,including the Bible, that we can share. Thank you for reminding me!
Please thank Joe for his service.