Tues. Sept 29
"WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT." (MT 25:21 NKJV)
Stewardship (3)
In Jesus' parable of the talents, the first two stewards were rewarded for multiplying what was entrusted to them. The first steward said, "I have gained" (v.20 NKJV). Now, when God entrusts something to us He doesn't sit up in heaven pulling all the strings, controlling how we handle our stewardship. We have a choice. We've the freedom to mess up His affairs, or maximize them. The first two servants did with their master's money what he expected them. God gives it to us - but we must handle it. God's not going to handle it for us! That's obvious from the fate of the third steward who said, "Lord, I knew you to be a hard man...And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground" (vs.24-25 NKJV). He was like those who say, "God's standards are too high. I'm afraid if I say yes to Him, He'll demand too much of me. I'll just stay here on the sidelines where it's safe." That's bad stewardship and even worse theology. Don't let anyone convince you that you can't do what God expects of you. By His grace, you can. The first two stewards knew their master's expectations; that's what being a good steward is all about. We know what God requires of us because He's put it in His Word for us to read. The reason the master's commendation meant something, is because the stewards' work meant something. They had authentic responsibility and they carried it out faithfully. So, where do you rank on the faithfulness charts today? If you're not sure, examine yourself!
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