The Parable of the Talents asks us to be ready for Christ's coming, which involves more than playing it safe and doing little or nothing. It demands the kind of service that produces results.

We often respond to difficulties or challenges by saying "it is not my gift." This results in that we limit God; thus, we restrict our potential for service. In this day of instant gratification, we forget that our given talents are not fully developed.

The more we use our talents, the more others are blessed through them. By this, we discover God has given us many gifts and equipped us with endless resources.

We ask ourselves: "Are we willing to take risks in our walk with Jesus?"

We forget that in facing such challenges, God is with us, accompanying us in this struggle!

We are responsible for our lives and what we do it. Would not we wish to have this said to us as our heavenly reward: "Well done, good and faithful servant." (Mt.25:21)

The same message is reiterated in the first reading, wherein we are reminded 'to love one another' and 'to do more and more (1 Thes 4:10) for the good of our brothers and sisters.'