Mark’s Mark

“For whoever produces will be given more, but from those who do not produce, even what they seem to have will be taken away from them.” Lk. 8:18

Today, allow me to tell a story about Mark and Anthony.

Mark and Anthony are good singers. I know it because when we were still in high school, they are the one being invited (and forced) to sing when there are school programs. Not only that, when there are competitions in and out campus, they usually win. But though both of them are good singers, only one of them became great and a well-known singer in one TV Company abroad.

Looking back, Anthony is the best among the two. In fact, Mark always placed second after Anthony in most competitions. However, Anthony doesn’t really like to sing for he believes that he’s not for it. He also usually joins contest for grades and after much request from our teachers. After high school, although he got a scholarship in Music, he did not pursue it. I also heard that Anthony seldom sings since then. Sometimes, he sings for wedding and corporate events but for hire. The last news I heard about Anthony is that he’s having hard time to find a permanent job and he’s getting through by mere guesting in a local bar in his place.

However, Mark was different. He’s not a born singer like Anthony but he loves to sing- and He dreamt to become a great singer. I remember one time skipping classes just to join him singing Videoke. Every time there are also programs in school, he volunteers. He also usually say “yes” for invitations when there are occasions in his barangay (local town) like birthday or wedding parties for free.  After high school, I heard him singing as a volunteer choir member in his parish and in his work. Few days back, a friend informed me that he’s already a singer and a regular host in one TV network in Australia.

What makes the difference? Talent? I think not.

It is this.

Mark believes in his talent, Anthony didn’t.

Mark works on his talent, Anthony didn’t.

Mark share generously his talent, Anthony didn’t.

Bottom line, Mark produces more with his talent and Anthony didn’t.

Remember, “For whoever produces will be given more, but from those who do not produce, even what they seem to have will be taken away from them.”

Today, share your talent and produce.