Twice a year we dedicate two services to the subject of money and
generosity. Jesus’ proclamation at the beginning of his ministry was to
announce God’s age of favor for humankind. He has come to make us happy.
But, in contrast to what culture has often proclaimed, Jesus knows that
happiness and wealth are not intrinsically linked. In his parable of the
talents, Jesus teaches that all money belongs to God which he distributes
as he wishes. Our job is to hold lightly to what we have been given, not
compare what we receive to others, but use it all for the building of God’s
kingdom, and give it back to him. The more we do so the more we will
receive from God - not financially, but in terms of kingdom-building
responsibility. This is where we enter into God’s rest and experience his
joy, favor and happiness.

By Ed Flint

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