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Bertus Kotzee discusses the importance of taking risks and being faithful stewards of our potential.

What if the greatest threat to your future isn’t your circumstances, but your fear of taking a risk? In the Parable of the Talents, the servant who lost everything wasn't the one who failed—it was the one who played it safe. The Law of Stewardship teaches us that we don't "own" our lives; we manage them on behalf of the King. Key Takeaways: Stop Comparing: God gives according to your specific ability. Focus on your "bag of gold," not someone else’s. Faithfulness is Currency: If you can’t be trusted with the "little" you have now, why would you be trusted with "much" later? The Risk of Not Risking: Digging a hole to hide your potential is the fastest way to lose it. Application Challenge: Identify your gifts. Develop your skills. Deploy into the world. Entrust the results to God. Faithful stewards don’t just sit still; they "fail forward." Proverbs 24:16 says the righteous fall seven times but rise again. It’s time to stop digging holes and start planting seeds. Subscribe to receive our latest messages: / https://coah.co.za/series/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://coah.co.za/giving/ See what God can do through…

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