MEMORISE:
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be
found faithful. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2.
Read:
Luke 12:37-38.
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he
cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself,
and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come
in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
Message
A Christian worker is a born- again child of God; a
steward who has been entrusted with the careful use, control and management of
Kingdom resources and possessions. The teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ on
stewardship emphasised two things that are important: responsibility and
accountability. Jesus speaking on responsibility in Luke 12:48:
'But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of
stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given,
of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they
will ask the more.'
According to Revelation 4:11, God created man and
everything else for His pleasure. Individuals are therefore accountable for
their God- given physical and spiritual endowments. Christians are also
responsible for whatever is put in their care. The gifts and talents in our
lives are to be used profitably for the expansion of the Kingdom of God. The
Bible further states in Romans 14:12 that every one of us shall give account
of himself to God, and in Romans 2:6 that God will render to every man
according to his deeds. Consequently, every Christian workers is accountable to
God. The Bible also admonishes us not to neglect our gift but to develop and
polish them.
'Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee
by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.' 1 Timothy 4:14.
Christians are to be wise stewards of their
God-given gifts, talents and abilities. They are to serve with humility, total
submission to authority and in the fear of God. They are to serve with
gratitude to God and for the benefits of others. Christian workers in whatever
department should not view the work of God as an opportunity to make money. The
work should not be done with eye-service but as unto the Lord, who will
faithfully reward those who diligently serve Him. Finally, whatever your hands
find to do, do it with all your might (Ecclesiastes 9:10), and don't be
slothful in God's business, but rather be fervent in your physical and spiritual
service to God( Romans 12:11). I pray that as you work fervently for God this
year, He will reward you accordingly in Jesus' Name.
Prayer
Point:
Father, please let the cup of my physical and
spiritual blessings overflow this year in the Name of Jesus.
BIBLE
IN A YEAR: Jeremiah 40-42 AND ACTS
23:12-35.
AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
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