What the Lord Expects From Christians

The parable of the talents further emphasizes the need for personal preparation and faithful service to the Master. The talents represent large units of money and are distributed according to ability. Far country indicates the time during which Jesus is in heaven, between His first coming and His final return. The three servants are typical of three types who are entrusted with various tasks in accordance with their own ability. Not all are expected to produce the same results, but all are to be faithful with what they have had entrusted to them.