Steward Well

Theme: Steward Well

Verse:  Matthew 25:14-30

Stewardship.  In the church environment, that is often a code word for we “need” a new building and we are about to ask the congregation for money to build it. 

But what stewardship ACTUALLY means is “responsible planning and management of resources”.  Those resources can be anything from money (the most often associated resource) to our ability to do various things (build houses, fix leaking faucets, be a great event organizer-the latter being a resource of my eldest daughter, Emily).  Regardless of the resource, we should always acknowledge that ALL that we have and are able to do are gifts from God provided for us to manage.  This is quite counter-cultural, especially in the United States!

When you flip the normal way of thinking about having assets on its head, it is transformational.  If we think of ourselves as managers of someone else’s assets and that someone (God) is holding us accountable, we treat them in a whole different way.

Let’s ignore assets like money and think of our ability to run, walk, swim, bike etc.  How are we using that talent that God entrusted to us?  Are we using it to attain personal glory by winning gold medals or accolades from fellow athletes and fans OR are we using those abilities for the good of others? 

For example, maybe you could inspire others to join in and become runners, walkers, swimmers, bikers as well so they can be a healthier version of themselves.  Or maybe you use those talents to raise funds for a charitable cause in local and / or national races.  The point is we all have some resources entrusted to us.  It is our job to manage those resources in a way that will honor the giver of those gifts, Our Heavenly Father.  

Have a great week!

Adapted from They Will Run and Not Grow Weary by David Alan Black