Ephesians 3:2-12 / Luke 12:39-48
Let us say that a wealthy person is coming to the end of his life.
He wants to give you all of his wealth after he passes away.
And there is only one condition to it.
That every month on a particular date, you are to visit his grave and put a bouquet of flowers there.
That is the only condition. Yes, only this condition and if you accept this, then you will also receive all the inheritance.
That might sound easy enough to fulfill. It is a rather simple task and we get all that wealth.
It is a simple task, and we think it is easy.
But after a while, distractions will come in, and our faithfulness will be tested.
And with all that wealth that gives us a comfortable life, and with no one to be accountable to, we may begin to make excuses for not keeping to the promise.
In the gospel, Jesus says that when a man has had a great deal given to him, a great deal will be demanded of him.
And when a man has had a great deal given him on trust, even more will be expected of him.
When we think about the abundant blessings given to us by God, then we are obligated to give thanks to God with a grateful heart.
And God wants us to share His blessings with others – blessings of love, kindness, patience, understanding, forgiveness.
Let us be faithful to God in our thanksgiving, and God will grant us blessing upon blessing.