How Faithfulness with Your Gifts Leads to Greater Impact
In Luke 19, Jesus tells the parable of the ten servants. At the end of the story, He says something that always grabs my heart:
“To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.”
(Luke 19:26, NLT)
This truth reveals an important principle for every believer — especially those of us called to lead, to serve, and to make a difference for God’s Kingdom.
God expects us to use what He has entrusted to us.
He doesn’t ask us to be perfect.
He doesn’t ask us to have someone else’s gifts.
He asks us to be faithful with what He has given.
1. Every Gift Matters
Sometimes we minimize what God has put in our hands.
Maybe you’ve thought:
- “I’m not as talented as him…”
- “I can’t lead worship like her…”
- “My small gift isn’t very important…”
But in God’s economy, faithfulness always matters more than size.
He gave you what you have for a reason.
Your voice.
Your musical ability.
Your leadership skills.
Your heart for people.
Your teaching gift.
You may feel like you only have a “small coin” to offer — but when you invest it in faith, God multiplies it.
2. Faithfulness Unlocks Increase
Notice that Jesus says, “even more will be given.”
When you steward what you have —
When you practice, when you show up, when you serve faithfully —
God increases your capacity.
- Skills grow sharper.
- Opportunities expand.
- Influence widens.
- Spiritual authority deepens.
If you’re waiting for God to open new doors, first ask yourself:
Am I being faithful with what I already have?
3. Doing Nothing is Dangerous
The sobering side of this parable is that the servant who hid his gift lost even what he had.
It wasn’t a lack of talent that cost him — it was fear, laziness, and disobedience.
Gifts that aren’t used atrophy.
Influence that isn’t exercised fades.
Opportunities that aren’t seized eventually pass to someone else.
This isn’t meant to frighten us — it’s meant to awaken us.
Now is the time to act.
Now is the time to invest what God has given you.
4. Practical Ways to Steward Your Gifts
Here are a few simple ways to put this into action:
- Thank God for the gifts He’s entrusted to you. Humility starts with gratitude.
- Identify your gifts honestly. What has God given you to steward?
- Develop your skills with intentional effort. Practice is not unspiritual — it’s stewardship.
- Look for ways to serve. Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Use your gifts wherever you can.
- Stay faithful even when the results seem small. God sees. God rewards.
The Reward of Faithfulness
God is looking for faithful servants — not perfect ones.
When you use the gifts and talents He has given you, you’re not just developing skills — you’re preparing for greater Kingdom impact.
The path to “more” in the Kingdom isn’t ambition or comparison — it’s stewardship.
Today, let’s choose to be faithful with what’s in our hands.
Let’s use it with excellence, with joy, and with a heart that says:
“Lord, I want to honor You with everything You’ve entrusted to me.”
Because the greatest reward is not just “more” —
it’s hearing Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
