Scripture to Read: Luke 12:42–48
Jesus did answer Peter in Luke 12:42–44, “And the Lord said, ‘Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. 44 Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.’” Jesus made it clear that what He was teaching was meant for all of His followers. Every follower of Christ must live as a faithful and wise steward of all that God has entrusted to us as followers of Christ. God tells us in 1 Peter 4:10–11, “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Since God has given all of His children “a special gift,” all must be wise in serving well with the gift(s) from our Lord. Those who misuse their position and neglect their calling will face judgment. This is about punishment and accountability. The greater the knowledge of God’s will, the greater the responsibility to obey it. This aligns with James 3:1.
Challenge & Application
What gift(s) has God given you so that you can fulfill His purpose and plans for His pleasure?
How are you making sure that you are living as a faithful steward of all that you’ve been given by God and His Spirit in you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!