‘The one who gathers much did not have too much and the one who gathers little did not have too little.’ Exodus 16:18
Our God is a God of abundance. He has promised to give us all we need and He has gifted us over and above our need. It was the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land who were promised they would be provided with manna and quail. It was something they could be thankful for and they were to gather just the amount they needed and a double portion on the sixth day, so they didn’t need to collect on the Sabbath. When they abused this instruction and took more than necessary they found that it went mouldy.
We have been given sufficient. We have all been given gifts and talents, but they must not be mis-used or ignored. If we have been given the gift of compassion, we must be compassionate and not gossip the trust we have been shown. Many have been given the gift of time. This is to be used for Him and not frittered away. We may have been given the gift of money, it is not to be spent just as we wish but in His service.
The using of our talents will bless others, extend God’s kingdom and serve our purpose here on earth.