Taking a Risk

“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” – Hebrew 6:12 Yesterday, I asked a question about the servant given one talent to increase by his master: What would have happened if this servant, instead of burying the talent, had taken some risk and ended up losing it all? Jesus would have done the same for him as he has done for any of us who have given effort but missed the mark. He would have forgiven him because our God is a God of second chances. God can work with individuals who fail to utilize their talents or make mistakes. One thing that God does not appreciate is laziness. When Moses was called, he was 80 and still in the field, tending to his flock. When Elisha was called, he was also out in the