When the finish line is in sight, putting in a lot of hard work can seem unimportant, unnecessary, or undesirable. As Christians, who live in the time in between Jesus’ coming into the world and his coming again, we might be tempted to think we don’t really have to do anything with the gifts and talents God has given to us. But with a parable, Jesus shows us why it’s necessary, and what our motivation is, to be good and faithful servants of God!