The Stewards Who Serve!

 

His lord said to him,

 “Well done, good and faithful servant; 

you were faithful over a few things, I will 

make you ruler over many things. Enter 

into the joy of your lord.”

Matthew 25:21

 

We often read accounts of people who provide unique service

 to others through philanthropic or ministry outreach to people 

in need, sometimes even to their own families when a need 

arises. The word steward has a different meaning, although

 it is thoroughly a biblical word. For example, Adam and Eve

 were made stewards of creation; Joseph was made steward

 of Potiphar’s household in Egypt; Paul was made a steward

 of the grace of God.

 

Jesus used the idea of stewardship in His parables. A wealthy lord 

would give his stewards the responsibility to manage things on his

 behalf. Later, he'd evaluate their stewardship, or the faithfulness of 

their service. Those faithful received rewards for their service to him,

 while those who weren't faithful received no reward. All of life for the 

Christian is a matter of service that we'll be evaluated and rewarded

or not (1 Corinthians 3:10-15).

 

What is the basis of your service to Christ? 

Is it faithfulness to Him (1 Corinthians 4:2)? If so, 

your faithful stewardship will surely be rewarded.

 

"The highest honor in the Church

 is not government but service."

John Calvin