Saturday, August 28, 2010
TRUE STEWARDSHIP
Luke 16:9-10 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (riches or material wealth), who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Does the grass really seem to be greener on the other side? Or, is it that regardless of what we have, we often find ourselves looking for what we believe is better, or more. Some people find themselves moving frequently from job to job or house to house or even church to church because at first glance, it seems to be better than what they have. God wants us to prosper, but God’s blessing of prosperity is our reward for good stewardship over what he has already provided.
So how can we be sure that we good stewards? To begin with, we must remember that God has entrusted us with things down here on earth, and it is our responsibility to do something good with them - whether is our time, our finances, our children, our gifts and talents our jobs, and even our health.
One way to do a self-check on your stewardship is to ask yourself, “do I find myself doing the same things I do when I know people are watching that I do when I think no one is watching? We must always be good stewards. God is always watching. He’s omnipresent. And it is He who rewards us for good stewardship. If you have received Christ, you become a steward--whether you realize it or not. You have been bought with a price, and you should glorify God with all of your resources (1 Cor. 6:19b-20). If you have never done so before now, you should personally agree with God about this and present yourself to Him as His steward.
As I good steward, I learn contentment, generosity, discipline, and seek Godly counsel when uncertain.
Set your heart on becoming a good steward of everything God has given. Not only will you find His favor on earth, but you’ll also hear him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Father, I realize that you have called me to be a good steward over everything that you have given me. I ask for Godly wisdom to guide me in all of my decision-making. I know that if I put you first in my life, you will be faithful to meet all of my need. I commit to being faithful. I will not become weary in well doing, for I believe that in my due season, I shall reap if I faint not. Thank you for the strength to endure, in Jesus’ name – Amen.
Luke 16:9-10 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (riches or material wealth), who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Does the grass really seem to be greener on the other side? Or, is it that regardless of what we have, we often find ourselves looking for what we believe is better, or more. Some people find themselves moving frequently from job to job or house to house or even church to church because at first glance, it seems to be better than what they have. God wants us to prosper, but God’s blessing of prosperity is our reward for good stewardship over what he has already provided.
So how can we be sure that we good stewards? To begin with, we must remember that God has entrusted us with things down here on earth, and it is our responsibility to do something good with them - whether is our time, our finances, our children, our gifts and talents our jobs, and even our health.
One way to do a self-check on your stewardship is to ask yourself, “do I find myself doing the same things I do when I know people are watching that I do when I think no one is watching? We must always be good stewards. God is always watching. He’s omnipresent. And it is He who rewards us for good stewardship. If you have received Christ, you become a steward--whether you realize it or not. You have been bought with a price, and you should glorify God with all of your resources (1 Cor. 6:19b-20). If you have never done so before now, you should personally agree with God about this and present yourself to Him as His steward.
As I good steward, I learn contentment, generosity, discipline, and seek Godly counsel when uncertain.
Set your heart on becoming a good steward of everything God has given. Not only will you find His favor on earth, but you’ll also hear him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Father, I realize that you have called me to be a good steward over everything that you have given me. I ask for Godly wisdom to guide me in all of my decision-making. I know that if I put you first in my life, you will be faithful to meet all of my need. I commit to being faithful. I will not become weary in well doing, for I believe that in my due season, I shall reap if I faint not. Thank you for the strength to endure, in Jesus’ name – Amen.
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