Saturday 22. November 2014
2. Last Sunday in the Church Year
He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying: "Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours."
How many people view God as an angry, harsh Deity who mistreats His people? Is that our view of God as well? In the parable of the talents, one servant saw his lord that way . His impression was quite different from his two fellow servants.
The same is true with God. Some see Him as a fair and gracious but others see Him as hard and demanding. God is indeed hard against sin and sinners. He does not take their sinfulness lightly. Sin must be punished and paid for. This is why He sent His Son. Jesus redeemed us from the law and His Father's anger.
In Christ we see a different side to God the Father. We see both Father and Son showing mercy and love upon sinners. He blesses us and provides for us. He gives us great talents to be used to glorify His Name. We need never be afraid to approach Him for help. He is a gracious God who gives abundantly. It is a pity that some can only see God as a harsh Deity but that is a result of their own stubbornness. God has shown us how merciful He is, and that through His Only-begotten Son.
Prayer: O Heavenly Father, both our Father and Judge, help us to see Your fatherly heart manifested in the deeds of Christ, so that we may always be assured of Your love and kindness upon us. Amen.
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