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 25:21 (NIV)

Today’s scripture reading describes a master’s positive response to a servant who handled instruction and resources well. Verse 21 came to my mind in my weekly small group when we decided that each of us would choose a word that represented our focus for the year. People chose words like...

Today's Prayer
O God, we know that you are the way, the truth, and the life. Help us turn to you first, before deciding or acting on our own. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Matthew 25:14-21

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