“If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—and he will repay you!”— Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)
“Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.”—1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT)
God calls each of us to be stewards and managers of the resources He has entrusted to us. This includes our time, talents, finances, relationships, and even the earth itself. Stewardship isn’t just about giving money or tithing faithfully; it’s about how we use everything God has given us to bring Him glory and serve others.
The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 4:2 that faithfulness is the most important quality in a steward. It’s not about how much we have, but how we use what we’ve been given. Whether you’ve been blessed with great wealth or you’re managing limited resources, God is looking for your faithfulness—not your status or success by worldly standards.
Jesus also taught about stewardship in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30). In the story, the master entrusted different amounts to his servants. The ones who invested and managed their portions wisely were praised and given more responsibility. The one who hid his talent out of fear lost even what little he had. This reminds us that stewardship involves both trust and action. God expects us to use what He’s given us—not hoard it, waste it, or ignore it.
Good stewardship begins with recognizing that everything we have belongs to God. Psalm 24:1 (NLT) says, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” We are caretakers, not owners. When we shift our mindset from ownership to stewardship, our priorities change. We begin to ask not, “What do I want to do with my money or time?” but, “What would God have me do with His resources?”
Let’s be intentional this week about how we manage what God has given us. Are we investing our time in ways that bear eternal fruit? Are we using our talents to serve others and build God’s kingdom? Are we handling our finances with wisdom and generosity?
May we be found faithful stewards that understand the weight of responsibility and the joy of honoring God with everything we have.
Journeying Together,
John
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