Each of the workers in our scripture reading today received a different number of talents--one five, another two, and the third one. Jesus does not pretend in this story that all of us or the workers are alike. Everyone has different talents or abilities.
I remember a rookie police office who during an examination was asked what strategy he would use to disperse a threatening crowd. The officer wrote, "I would take up a collection." We don't all have the same abilities or talents. But when we collect all of our talents and put them together, we will fulfill the needs of our church and community.
There is a story of a little boy who was listening in on a conversation between his mother and grandmother. The young mother said to the boy's grandmother, "You're not old, Mom, you're only sixty-five." The boy, quite impressed, said, "Grandma, you've reached the speed limit!"
Are we pushing the limits of our gifts and talents?
God of all things, help me to push the limits in using my talents for your good. Amen.
Ron Newhouse
