Every Day Matters
“Our Response to Jesus”
Matthew 25:14-30

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16

Never underestimate a single day!

 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. – Ephesians 5:17

Culture 	Jesus 
Life			Short		Short
Resources 		Owner		Manager		
Purpose		Realized 	Received 
Eternity		Live once	Live forever 

Every Day Matters with our resources 

Luke 19:11-27

Jesus tells a story that is generally about the Kingdom of God, but specifically about money. 

Parable
Nobleman = Jesus
Servants = followers of Jesus
Citizens = those who oppose Jesus 

Response to the Citizens …
Don’t oppose my authority in your life; it costs you everything!  

Resources of a Servant…
1. Everything belongs to Jesus 

“Mina”
A pound of money
Three months wages 

Jesus knows that it’s possible…
for hearts to be “owned” by money.
for hearts that are “owned” by God to influence money.

Recognizing that God owns our resources makes managing everything else much easier.	

2. Jesus rewards faithfulness, diligence, and initiative 

3. How you manage now affects what you'll manage later. 

4. Generosity reflects our response to Jesus. 

“Woe to you… hypocrites! For you tithe… and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. “ – Jesus, Matthew 23:23

“Well done, good servant!” – Jesus, Luke 19:17

“Jesus, help me to manage what you have given to me wisely!”