Faithful Stewards

Genesis 29-30; Luke 12 

“…’Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions…That servant who knows his master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know…will be beaten with few blows.’”

Luke 12:42-44, 47, 48

When we live as steward-servants in Christ’s kingdom, with an expectation of his return, we serve differently. When we understand that our service in Christ’s kingdom now is an apprenticeship for future responsibility, we also serve differently. Living and serving as stewards of the King’s resources and people means we don’t use people or resources to advance or enrich ourselves; they don’t belong to us! The rewards for faithful service are not the same for all servants in Christ’s kingdom, and neither are the punishments. We are accountable for how much we know, not only for what we do. These are sobering thoughts for those of us raised in Christian families and churches. Faithful, diligent, humble stewardship of people and resources now in our kingdom-apprenticeships will have eternal rewards.

“Lord Jesus, I desire to be faithful as a steward of your resources now, for your glory.”