Don’t Bury Your Talents—Grow Them for God’s Glory

In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus shares the Parable of the Talents. A master entrusts his servants with talents (a form of currency, but symbolically representing abilities or opportunities). Two servants invest what they were given and return double. The third, however, buries his talent out of fear and returns nothing but excuses. The master commends the faithful servants and harshly rebukes the one who hid his gift.

This parable carries a powerful message: don’t sit on what God has given you. Whether it’s your gifts, time, opportunities, or even your testimony, God expects you to invest, multiply, and grow what He’s entrusted to you.

Your talents aren’t just for you; they are tools for the Kingdom. The ability to teach, encourage, serve, lead, or create—these are not to be buried in fear or laziness, but developed with faith and purpose.

More importantly, don’t bury your salvation. If you’ve received Jesus, don’t hide that light. Share it. Live it out daily. Grow in intimacy with God through prayer, the Word, and obedience. Salvation is not a finish line—it’s a starting point. Walk it out boldly. As Philippians 2:12 says, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.”

Jesus is returning. When He does, may He find us faithful, not with hidden treasure, but with multiplied lives, talents, and testimonies for His glory.

Don’t bury what God gave you. Steward it. Share it. And let it grow.