". . . here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin." Luke 19:20
This unfaithful servant had certainly been "faithful (?)" in watching over his pound. He had carefully wrapped the precious gift in a clean cloth and placed it in a safe place. But the pound had been given to him to invest and make additional pounds for the donor. It was not to be merely preserved, but used as well. The pound represents the gift of salvation, and is given to us to use, not to hide. Yet, how many prize their salvation for themselves, but never use it to help others. Our salvation must be utilized, our faith must work. We must not spare it but set it to work. It reminds one of the silly proverb, "A new broom sweeps clean." But this is utterly ridiculous, for a new broom never sweeps at all. How then can they sweep clean? The moment you sweep with a broom it is not new any more - it is secondhand. You will never get your house clean by putting a plastic bag over it and then setting it in a corner.
May I compare your conversion experience with a broom. God did not save you just to save you. He saved you to be used in His service and to share your experience. God gave you your mouth, your hands, your feet, to bring the precious gift to others. Keeping it to yourself will stunt you and deprive others of the blessing. You can be so enamored with a new tool that you hesitate to use it. A woman may be so pleased with her new dress she hesitates to wear it for fear for damaging it. The Bible says, "Whosoever will save his life, shall lose it." What does this mean? To be concerned with your own comfort and ease is to lose the very essence of life - service to others.
NO! A new broom does not sweep clean - it will even get dirty by standing in the corner. What gifts has God given you? Use them, brother and sister! Use them today - or lose them!
"Bread For Each Day"
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