2015.08.13 - I have often thought of myself as a five [[talent]] guy (or at least a two talent guy). {Matthew 25.14-30} - However, maybe, at least when it comes to ministry, I should think of myself as the one-talent guy. Despite all my efforts, I have so little [[fruit]]. - I think one of my biggest fears is that I effectively bury the talent/[[mina]] and don’t invest it. - [[777]] - Lord, help me. - I believe that scripture teaches that in the view of the world, I should seek to be last.  However, I also believe that in God’s economy, He wants us to invest the talent/mina in His [[Kingdom]] and He will give the [[reward]] at the appropriate time. - I just got an insight!  Thank you Lord! - I have been focused on the fruit that I can see today.  In my studies about rewards: - I should be focused on eternal rewards. - I may not see any fruit in this life - Moses was God’s friend and faithful servant.  He only got to “see” the promised land just prior to dying. - In my prayer time over the last month, I have repeatedly heard a couple of things. - I need to preach the good news of the Kingdom - I need to pursue the [[NAU]] stuff - [[777]] - Lord, thank you for these insights and especially the encouragement that I need to wait on the rewards. - I have also been hearing a lot about the Bride book.  The other day, I got the idea of partnering with [[Name_Key#^nk-59||M]].  Maybe we could write the book together. - If I am going to continue following the [[T4T]] stuff, I need to not focus on the [[Generation|generational]] stuff; at least for now.  I am open to God’s leading in the future.  For now, I need to preach the [[gospel]].  A couple of months ago, I was doing that a lot and actually having a lot of fun.  I didn’t see any fruit, but I was enjoying being [[obey|obedient]].  Then, I got my eyes focused on the fruit and not on obedience.  As a result, I got discouraged. - [[777]] - Lord, please forgive me for getting distracted.  Help me get focused again on being obedient.