What if the biggest risk in life is never taking one?

Are you pretty good at playing it safe?

I like my routines.
I like knowing what's coming.
And frankly, I like it when people like me!

But in this Sunday's Gospel Jesus tells a story about three servants who are entrusted with a fortune.
Two take risks.
They invest what they've been given.

But the third guy? 

He's afraid. 

So he digs a hole and buries the money.
And Jesus doesn't exactly give him a standing ovation.

Because faith isn't about burying what God has given us. 

It's about putting it to work.

So here's my question: 

When was the last time you took a risk because of your faith?

Maybe it was speaking up when somebody was being treated unfairly.

Or reaching out to somebody you've been avoiding because the conversation would be uncomfortable.

But here's the thing - God hasn't given us love so we can keep it safe.

God has given us love so we can give it away.

And yes, sometimes that means risking rejection, embarrassment, or failure.

But what if the greatest failure is never trying?

Following Jesus isn't about playing it safe.

It's about trusting God enough to live courageously.