In what ways can we apply the servant's diligence to our daily lives? Scripture Focus “‘Master, your mina has earned ten more.’” (Luke 19:16) What We See in the Servant • Initiative—he immediately put the master’s mina to work • Industry—his effort multiplied the entrusted resource tenfold • Integrity—he returned the gain to the master, not keeping it for himself • Investment-mindedness—he looked beyond the present, planning for the master’s return Putting the Servant’s Diligence into Everyday Practice • Use every gift purposefully – Skills, time, finances, opportunities—all are “minas” to steward – Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being…” • Work wholeheartedly, expecting accountability – The master returned; Christ will too (Romans 14:12) – Let each task be an offering of faithfulness • Maximize small beginnings – The mina was modest, yet the result was abundant – Zechariah 4:10: “Do not despise these small beginnings” • Stay alert for kingdom impact – Look for ways ordinary labor can serve eternal purposes – Ephesians 5:15–16: “Be careful how you live… redeeming the time” • Guard motives and ownership – Results belong to the Lord; we remain servants (1 Corinthians 4:1–2) – Celebrate fruit without claiming credit • Maintain steady perseverance – The tenfold return implies consistent, patient effort – Galatians 6:9: “Let us not grow weary in doing good…” Supporting Snapshots from Scripture • Proverbs 10:4—“The hand of the diligent enriches” • Matthew 25:21—Parallel commendation: “Well done, good and faithful servant” • 1 Peter 4:10—“Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others” Daily Checkpoints • Am I engaging my God-given resources or letting them sit idle? • Is my excellence driven by love for Christ and anticipation of His return? • Can today’s tasks be reordered to yield lasting, kingdom-centered fruit? |