What an awesome responsibility we've been given! God's inerrant word tells us that God has given us authority over all things on this earth. His word is the foundation on which we can stand when it comes to fulfilling His call on our lives. But it is imperative to understand this biblical principle as well; to those whom much is given much is expected (Luke 16:10-11). We must make it a priority in our lives to understand how to be a good steward over all that is given.
So what is stewardship?
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines stewardship as the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care.
God promises that if we practice good stewardship, He will bless us greatly, but if we disobey, He will allow the devourer to destroy what we produce. We must remember that we do not own anything; we are only the watchman of God’s resources placed under our influence. (Ezekiel 33: 1-6)
We are brokers of resources (Luke 19:11-26).
Jesus told a story about a landowner who gave three men some funds to spend, save, or invest. Each did as he saw fit, and when the owner returned, he rewarded them according to how wisely they used their resources. Those who multiplied what had been entrusted to them received even more to use. The one who failed had even his little money taken away.
Our Lord wants us to remember that we are brokers of the resources we have been given. Those resources may include people, budget, time, wisdom, and talents. When we broker those resources well, God rewards them and give them even more to invest. When they fail, they lose what little they have.
This is a sobering truth, but one that we would do well to remember. Do you want more resources? If so, what are you doing with what you already have?
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