The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 teaches about responsibility and faithfulness in using God’s entrusted resources. It highlights that growth comes from action, while fear can lead to unfaithfulness. The master rewards those who invest their gifts, emphasizing that personal initiative leads to joy and blessings.
Category Archives: Encouragement
Staying Ready: A Fresh Look at the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)
The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew emphasizes the importance of preparation and readiness for life’s unexpected challenges. It illustrates that true spiritual maturity is cultivated over time and cannot be borrowed. Ultimately, it calls for a watchful heart and intentional living, reminding us to prepare now for what lies ahead.
The Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servant: A Call to Steadfast Readiness. Matthew 24:45-51
The parable contrasts a faithful servant who responsibly fulfills his duties with an evil servant who grows careless, abusive, and self-indulgent when he assumes the master’s delay. Jesus warns that the master returns unexpectedly, rewarding steadfast obedience and judging hypocrisy, urging believers to live in constant readiness and integrity.
Learning from the Fig Tree: A Reflection on Matthew 24:32–35
In this reflection on Matthew 24:32–35, Jesus uses the fig tree to teach spiritual awareness and readiness for His return. Just as the fig tree signals summer, believers should discern spiritual seasons without fear. His enduring promises provide stability in an uncertain world, encouraging purposeful living and attentiveness to faith.
A Remorseful and Hopeful Testimony
The author reflects on a life filled with failures, including five marriages marked by infidelity and estrangement from his children. Struggling with addiction and pride, he faced the consequences of his choices. At 68, he seeks God’s mercy and forgiveness, acknowledging the hope that grace offers for redemption and reconciliation.
The Wedding Feast: A Royal Invitation and a Sobering Warning (Matthew 22:1–14)
A king invites guests to his son’s wedding feast, but many reject the call. The invitation is extended to unexpected people, yet one guest without a proper garment is cast out. The parable reveals God’s generous grace, human resistance, and the need for true righteousness.
A Vineyard, a Warning, and a Promise: Reflecting on Matthew 21:33–46
Few of Jesus’ parables cut as sharply—or shine as brightly—as the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen in Matthew 21:33–46 (KJV). It’s a story wrapped in agricultural imagery, but its message reaches straight into the heart of spiritual responsibility, human rebellion, and God’s unwavering purpose.
The Parable of the Two Sons: Matthew 21:28–32 A Wake‑Up Call to Authentic Obedience
The Parable of the Two Sons in Matthew 21:28-32 highlights the difference between verbal commitment and genuine obedience to God. It contrasts one son’s initial refusal, followed by repentance, with another’s hollow agreement. Jesus challenges believers to reflect on their actions versus words, emphasizing that true obedience aligns with God’s call to righteousness.
The Parables of Matthew: Matthew 18:23–35
Matthew 18:23–35 reveals the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, where a king forgives a massive debt, yet the forgiven servant refuses mercy to another. Jesus teaches that true forgiveness must flow from the heart—received and extended. Mercy withheld invites judgment. A sobering call to embody grace.
Parables of Matthew: A Reflection on Matthew 18:12–14
The passage in Matthew 18:12-14 highlights God’s unwavering love and pursuit of those who stray. It reminds us that, like lost sheep, we often wander due to various distractions, yet God’s joy in our return is greater than any judgment. This reflects His patient, forgiving nature, encouraging us to extend the same grace to others.
Grow Stronger Roots 