TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN

"..to whom much is given, much is expected"  Luke 12:48

 It is really tempting to believe complacently that those words are meant for the rich.  By doing that we can let ourselves off the hook of responsibility.   Christ does not single people out based on their economic circumstances when he teaches us the ways of God.  People of faith, that is people who truly believe in Jesus and are striving to live and think as he does, need to understand that the much  in that quote has to do with faith itself.  We have been given the Good News.  That gift is not just for our personal use to keep to ourselves.  "Much is expected"  is a not so subtle command to us to share the Good News.  If we examine our lives in light of what our faith means to our peace of mind, our optimism and our general sense of well-being, we see that such a thing must be shared in the same way our wealth must be shared with those in need.  Certainly we see as much need for faith in God in the people around us, if not more, than the need for material goods.
What holds us back from sharing the faith?  That is the thing we must solve first before we can share. Second we must truly examine our own faith life.  Test the depth of it and if it is weak, build it up through prayer.  Make no mistake, when Christ makes a demand on us He will always be there to back us up as we strive to obey.  He wasn't kidding when He said, "I am with you all days".  You really have to believe that before you can begin.  Trust me on this.