Well Done

By Andrew Cascio

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus is speaking in a parable. He tells of a wealthy man going on a journey that gives 3 different guys a significant sum of money. The first two guys invest and double it. While the third buries it. The master returns and is happy with the first two and upset with the third. He tells the first two "Well done, good and faithful servants!" The third, he pretty much calls wicked and lazy. When I first read this I wondered why he would be upset? After all, the third guy was just making sure he didn't lose any of his master's money. However, God has given us all unique gifts and talents.

We are all blessed in different ways with the ability to interact with people. We all have some way to get in touch with people that others may not have a way to connect with. We are meant to use these talents and abilities to spread the word and gospel with others. God didn't give us these abilities to have us sit on our hands and do nothing with them. No! He wants us to be fishers of men, to continue to do good works, to love on others, to treat people as we would want to be treated, and to make disciples. What does that look like in your life? Are you investing in other people and making a difference? Or are you burying your talents and wasting your time doing nothing?

When I die, I like to imagine as I'm entering heaven, all of my friends, family, and loved ones are there waiting for me. They are all clapping as if I'm the guest of honor to enter the party. I have finally arrived! Just then, Jesus walks up to me, puts his hand on my shoulder, and says those words as he looks into my eyes "Well done, good and faithful servant!" My love language isn't words of affirmation, but I believe if my Lord and savior walked up to me and said those words, I'd beam with excitement!