What will you do with the life you are given?

This week's episode talks about what happens after death. One of things all people face is judgment before God (Rev 20:11-15). However, believers are not judged for their sins; the blood of Christ has already paid for and accounted for the sins of believers. Instead believers are judged for the way they used the life that God has given them.

The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 depicts a master giving fiscal responsibility to each of his servants before leaving on a journey. When the master returned, each of the servants was judged based on how they managed the assets they were left. Those who invested and used the assets wisely were rewarded. This is where the phrase "Well done my good and faithful servant" comes from.

What will you do with the life that God has given you? How will you make good on the gifts, people, and circumstances God has placed in your care?

Yesterday Ravi Zacharias passed away. His obituary details the amazing life he lived for the Lord. He had nearly 50 years of ministry where he passionately taught about the God who loves the questioner. He was an inspiration to many including myself.

It’s easy to look at people like Ravi and see that he clearly lived a life for God. However, we’re not all public Christians who have a stage to preach from. I imagine that even if God has you preaching from a stage, God also wants to use you in your family, at work, at church, in what you post on social media, and in conversations with friends and acquaintances. I believe that these simple moments with the people God has placed in your life are significant. I believe that making the most of these interactions is a large part of making good on what God has given you. It could look like a faith conversation, laughter, or mere presence without words. Whatever it is, God has placed people and circumstances in your care.

So I ask again: What will you do with the life that God has given you?