Title

The “Haves” and the “Have Nots”

Scripture
For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.
(Matthew 25:29)
Devotional
It may not appear to be fair, but God gives to those who have, instead of to those who have not. Here’s why. Each of us comes into this world with a measure of faith, inherent talents, and available spiritual gifts. How we use these in the little aspects of life will determine what God will give us in the greater aspects of life. We must first learn to be faithful in the little before we can expect the grand. You will always find that those who excel in a great enterprise also excel in minor projects. Understand, God sees excelling as doing our best with the tools He has given us. God can multiply one talent as easily as He can multiply many. Here’s what we have to do: Work by faith; utilize your God-given abilities and talents; and desire and use your spiritual gifts. Become a “Have”, instead of a “Have Not.”
Questions To Ponder
“While no man has succeeded ... without some spark of divine fire, many have succeeded better by taking precious good care of a precious small spark than others, who have been careless with a generous flame.” Henry Holt, Robert Frost’s lifelong publisher.
Evening Text
Matthew 25:29: “For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.”
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: Is not our text a foundation stone of what has become known as “free enterprise” (capitalism)?
 
Referencing: “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear  more fruit,” John 15:2
 
Applying: Make earnings, not excuses. Realize that you are responsible for the gifts and talents God has given you—whether one or many.