Matt. 25:19; 18:23

Text: “Returned and settled accounts with them” (Matt. 25:19)

Introduction:
In most corporate organizations, inventory is carried out at the end of the year
Majorly it is an evaluative/evaluation period, whereby the estimated is compared to the actual,
At the beginning of every year, most people made resolution
The question now is, how well have you faired
As usually observed, the end of the year is crucial
A time of thanks to God for the journey so far
A time to check on our walk with God
A time to assess our success/failure story
A time of repentance, reminder and return

I. Everything goes into record
Matthew 12:36
Luke 19:15
Rm 14 : 12

II. Picture of the Kingdom of Heaven (God)
Matt. 18:23
Matt. 21:33ff
Note, particularly v. 43 of that Matt 21
The Emphasis here is fruitfulness
How fruitful are we in the outgoing year?
See John 15:16
Col. 1:10
Phil.1:11

III. The Inventory
Read Matt. 25: 19ff
What were your observed talents?
How did you use them in the year?
Answer the following questions very sincerely:
1. Suppose it is not end of year but life, any fruit to present to the King?
2. Is the vision cast in January fulfilled now?
3. How much has your life and ministry impacted this church as a whole?

Conclusion:
Another chance to repent is here
Another chance to recast is here
Another grace is here (to enter 2014)
Will you be ready for the Lord’s use?
Will you be willing to know God and serve Him better?
Not only should you be grateful to God for saving your life, you are to use the life to honour Him and to promote His Kingdom
Congrats for seeing the year ending.