Entrusted: Your First 35 Days as a Steward

Day 3 of 35 · Week 1: Stewardship of Life

Placed in Your Hands

Before there was sin in the world, there was work. God placed the first man in the garden to work it and take care of it. Stewardship was not a punishment. It was the original job description.

Jesus told a story about a man going on a journey. Before he left, he called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. One received five bags of gold, one received two, and one received one. Each according to his ability.

Notice three things.

First, the money belonged to the master. The servants did not earn it. They received it.

Second, the amounts were different. God does not hand everyone the same portion. Comparing your portion to someone else's misses the point.

Third, the master left. He did not stand over their shoulders. He trusted them with real decisions.

That is your situation today. God has entrusted you with a life, a set of relationships, a measure of time, some resources, and a few abilities. Some people around you seem to have more. Some have less. That is not your concern. Your concern is what you do with your portion.

A steward does not ask, How do I get more? A steward asks, What does the Owner want done with what I already have?

Pray

Father, thank You for trusting me with what You have given me. Forgive me for comparing my portion to others. Show me what You want done with what is already in my hands. Amen.

Today's Scripture (NIV)

• Genesis 2:15
• Matthew 25:14-18