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"All the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in
Him Amen . . ." - 2 Corinthians 1:20
Jesus’ parable of the talents recorded in Matthew 25:14-30 was a warning that it
is possible for us to misjudge our capacities. This parable has nothing to do
with natural gifts and abilities, but relates to the gift of the Holy Spirit as
He was first given at Pentecost. We must never measure our spiritual capacity on
the basis of our education or our intellect; our capacity in spiritual things is
measured on the basis of the promises of God. If we get less than God wants us
to have, we will falsely accuse Him as the servant falsely accused his master
when he said, “You expect more of me than you gave me the power to do. You
demand too much of me, and I cannot stand true to you here where you have placed
me.” When it is a question of God’s Almighty Spirit, never say, “I can’t.” Never
allow the limitation of your own natural ability to enter into the matter. If we
have received the Holy Spirit, God expects the work of the Holy Spirit to be
exhibited in us.
The servant justified himself, while condemning his lord on every point, as if
to say, “Your demand on me is way out of proportion to what you gave to me.”
Have we been falsely accusing God by daring to worry after He has said, “But
seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall
be added to you”? ( Matthew 6:33 ). Worrying means exactly what this servant
implied— “I know your intent is to leave me unprotected and vulnerable.” A
person who is lazy in the natural realm is always critical, saying, “I haven’t
had a decent chance,” and someone who is lazy in the spiritual realm is critical
of God. Lazy people always strike out at others in an independent way.
Never forget that our capacity and capability in spiritual matters is measured
by, and based on, the promises of God. Is God able to fulfill His promises? Our
answer depends on whether or not we have received the Holy Spirit.
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