Eric Otchere I http://www.livingourbible.com I Wednesday 18th February 2026
Introduction
In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents, one of His most powerful revelations about how the Kingdom of God operates. A master entrusts his servants with resources before traveling to a far country. Upon his return, he evaluates not what they received, but what they produced. The conclusion is both encouraging and sobering:
“For to everyone who has, more will be given… but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away” (Matthew 25:29).
This parable reveals a foundational Kingdom truth: God does not reward possession alone—He rewards production. What we do with what God gives us determines whether we experience increase or loss.
This is Part 1 of a two-part message. In this installment, we focus on Possession and Production. In Part 2, we will explore the sobering realities of Accountability and Reward, where the Master returns to settle accounts.
Possession — Recognizing What We Have Received
Before we can produce, we must first understand possession.
Jesus begins, “The kingdom of heaven is like…” (Matthew 25:14). This is not merely a moral illustration; it is a Kingdom principle. God’s system differs from the systems of this world. As Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us, His ways are higher than ours. The Kingdom operates on stewardship, responsibility, and multiplication.
The master “called his own servants and delivered his goods to them” (Matthew 25:14). Notice the language—his servants and his goods. We are not owners; we are stewards. Psalm 24:1 declares, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.” Everything we possess—talent, time, opportunity, influence—is entrusted to us by God.
Distribution is also determined by the King. “To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability” (Matthew 25:15). God gives according to capacity. Comparison is unnecessary and often destructive. The Holy Spirit distributes gifts “as He wills” (1 Corinthians 12:11). The question is not how much you have; the question is whether you will use it.
Every believer has something. 1 Peter 4:10 says, “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another.” No one in the Kingdom is empty-handed. The issue is not possession—it is stewardship.
Production — Multiplying What We Have Been Given
Possession alone does not attract increase. Production does.
The master “immediately went on a journey” (Matthew 25:15). This speaks of responsibility. God equips us through His Word and His Spirit, but He expects initiative. The Kingdom does not reward passivity.
The first two servants “went and traded” and gained more (Matthew 25:16–17). They acted. Proverbs 14:23 declares, “In all labor there is profit.” They invested what they had. They took risks. They stepped out in faith. And because they engaged, they experienced multiplication.
But the third servant buried his talent (Matthew 25:18). Fear, insecurity, and misunderstanding of the master caused him to hide potential. Jesus warns in Matthew 5:15 not to hide our light under a basket. Gifts that are buried stagnate. Gifts that are stirred multiply (2 Timothy 1:6).
Multiplication follows engagement. Luke 6:38 reminds us that giving leads to increase. When you use what God gives you, He entrusts you with more.
Conclusion
The Kingdom equation is clear:
- Possession is grace.
- Production is responsibility.
- Multiplication is reward.
God is not merely looking for gifted people; He is looking for faithful and fruitful servants. The ultimate question is not, “What has God given me?” but “What am I doing with what He has given me?”
If we understand possession and embrace production, the promise stands: more will be given.
In Part 2, we will examine what happens when the Master returns—focusing on Accountability and Reward, and why settling accounts is an unavoidable Kingdom reality.
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