Comments on: Because Everything Depends Upon You, and Nothing Does…

By: Brian Harris

Brian Harris — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:46:05 +0000

Thanks Peter. I note your qualification, “If I can pray your will be done about everything, and mean it…” I think that is often the real struggle. I certainly often have pretty fixed ideas about what I would like to happen.
As to your earlier point – absolutely – we must be good stewards, be that of time, location, ability, money whatever.

By: Peter Oliver

Peter Oliver — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:23:17 +0000

Comment *I’ve been thinking a lot about the parable of the talents recently. John Nolland, writing on this parable, said:

“Those who have custody of the master’s money remain responsible to his mandate and must expect to be called to account by God himself in the coming of the kingdom.”

The parable talks about material things. But what about the other things we’ve been entrusted with? Skills? Abilities? Whatever degree of health we have? The very time that we spend on this planet? Our location (I live in Perth, Western Australia. Is that a privilege entrusted to me by our heavenly Father? Yes!) Has our Father entrusted us with all these things? I think he has entrusted us with everything we have and everything we are. And I hope I am going to be able to give a satisfactory answer when he asks me what I did with all the things with which he has entrusted me.

This parable is a disturbing teaching of our Lord and Savior. It’s right up there with:

“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48).

Very disturbing teachings, but we don’t need to worry. It’s all about acknowledging who owns everything, and is in charge of everything, and surrendering everything to him. I reckon that if I can pray “Your will be done” about everything, and mean it, I should be OK.

By: Brian Harris

Brian Harris — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:32:22 +0000

In reply to Ash. Thanks Ash. It is a tension to balance. Let me know how the trip to Indonesia goes. Sounds exciting. As you say - expect and attempt!

By: Ash

Ash — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:57:43 +0000

Thank you for this post. To me, personally, this comes as an answer to prayer as I am currently planning a two week missionary trip to Indonesia with 2 of my work colleagues in a few weeks time. I have been seeking direction as we plan this trip in spite of a heavy work load at the school, and your reminder to “expect and attempt” while holding the outcomes lightly was deeply encouraging.

I’m feeling the tension you describe. Wanting to step forward responsibly, put my hand to the plough, and still remember that outcomes and impact ultimately sit with God. This was a timely reminder to attempt with faith, and hold the results with open hands. Thank you for putting words to this in such a practical and hope-filled way.