THE INVESTED LIFE

The idea of investing our lives is about .

• The Kingdom of God isn’t just about adding things to our lives, but about increasing the of what we do, what we have, and who we are.
• Matthew 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. 
• This parable describes what to do while we wait for Jesus to return.
• While awaiting His coming, we are called to live on for Jesus.
• Chuck Swindoll says that excellence is possible if we:
  1. more than others think is wise
  2. more than others think is safe
  3. more than others think is practical
  4. more than others think is possible.
• KEY VERSE: MATTHEW 25:14-30 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. 15 He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip. 16 “The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more. 17 The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more. 18 But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master’s money. 19 “After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money. 20 The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, ‘Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.’ 21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’ 22 “The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.’ 23 “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ 24 “Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn’t plant and gathering crops you didn’t cultivate. 25 I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.’ 26 “But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, 27 why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’ 28 “Then he ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. 29 To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. 30 Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

1. Faithful Multiplication Is Possible.

• The master entrusted his servants with resources, them to multiply them.
• Similarly, Jesus has entrusted each of us with talents, time, and opportunities, and He desires us to multiply them. Multiplication is Jesus’ for changing the world, and He wants us to multiply our lives.
• One act of kindness, one moment of service, or one investment in someone else’s life can lead to exponential for the Kingdom.
• John 15:8 When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.

2. Identify the God Given Talents.

• Many people read the parable and feel discouraged because they themselves to others.
• But notice, the master didn’t expect the servants to have the same results—He only expected them to be with what they were given.
• Are you what God has given you?
• Remember, it’s not about how much you have; it’s about what you do with what you do have.

3. Why Can We Hide Our Gifts and Talents: Fear.

• The servant who buried what the master gave him was of losing what he had, afraid of taking risks, and afraid of failing.
• Living by fear is a terrible way to go through life.

But in God’s Kingdom, faithfulness isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about stepping out in trust, even when the outcome is uncertain. The servant who buried his talent didn’t fail because he tried and failed, but because he failed to try.

• Fear should never keep us from using our talents for God’s glory.

4. The Reward of Multiplication.

• This reward is not just about material gain; it’s about a deeper that comes from being part of something larger than oneself.
• There is a fulfillment in knowing that our life, when lived for God, has an impact.
• Multiplying our lives is not about pursuing personal success but partnering with God to make an eternal impact.

• What opportunities are in front of you that you’re not embracing because of or ?
• Take that first step to offer to be someone who comes alongside a few others, invites them to know Jesus, and invests in their growth in Jesus.
• Our faithfulness today will create ripple effects that echo through eternity.

Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. I understand that the penalty for my sin is physical, spiritual, and eternal death. I acknowledge that I cannot fix my situation on my own. I believe You are calling me to have faith. I am being drawn to the truth of the gospel. But I know that You came to pay the penalty for my sin. I trust in You alone as the One who died in my place. I repent of my sins and believe in You as the only One who can establish an eternal relationship with the living God. I want to be Your child and to live as Your child. In Your name, Amen.

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