Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. 

Matthew 25:16-17

Immediately. The first two servants immediately do something with the master’s money that benefits the master. They trade or invest the money in some way so that it doubles the profits of the master. 

Disciples make giving to God their first priority because they know it is not their money. Money is like water. If you don’t contain it, it will go everywhere and find the lowest place. If you don’t plan to give to God first, it will go everywhere, and you will wind up spending it on the things of least value. You will not invest in what is of eternal importance. If you do not give to God first you will give him your leftovers and miss out on the blessings that come from giving.

Pray today for the grace to make giving to God a priority in your budget.