Risk and Reward

Esther 9-10; Luke 19 

“So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’…The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more.’ ‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’”

Luke 19:13, 16, 18

Christ’s parable is a call to risk our ‘mina’s, our time, talents, and treasure, for the sake of Christ’s kingdom-mission to make disciples of nations. Without risk-taking obedience there is no reward. When we invest what Jesus has already given us into his kingdom, the faith required brings glory to God. The reward for growing God’s investment in our lives far exceeds our expectations. The servant who returned with a ten-times return on investment was put in charge of ten cities!

What if our current life of faith and risk-taking obedience in the kingdom of God was only the job interview for the eternal assignment which is coming?

“Lord Jesus, fill me with faith, regardless of the cost, for your assignments and glory.”