Daily Journal: 5 July

Steward in

Quiet Anticipation

A steward is someone who is responsible for another’s property; someone who is employed to look after certain supplies or a service provided (OXFORD LANGUAGES DICTIONARY).

The bible speaks about us being stewards of God’s kingdom. The ways in which we are called to steward reflect the whole gamut of life – resources (Proverbs 3:9), time (Ephesians 5:15-16), and intimacy (Proverbs 5:15-16).

We're stewards of the authority God has given us to be productive in life, to complete the tasks He's set for us to do, and to foster the relationships He's prescribed for us to tend.

1 Peter 4:10 (GWT)

Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.

Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

We are called to have authority in our homes, over our family, in trusting relationships. We are called to have authority in the work place, where God has positioned us, in quiet confidence. We are called to impart into God's house in the area of our talents. We are to do it all with Spirit-led integrity and humility.

Luke 16:10 (NCV)

Whoever can be trusted with a little can also be trusted with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with a little is dishonest with a lot.

Philippians 2:3-4 (NCV)

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves. Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.

Wherever God places us, we need to carry His Spirit's influence and plans, not our own.

2 Corinthians 9:8 (NET)

And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

Everyone is given spiritual responsibility for others. It is up to us to intercede, to nurture, and to devote time to those relationships. The law of sowing and reaping will see the fruit of God’s kingdom take place in their lives.

Proverbs 27:23 (NLT)

Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds,

Colossians 4:5-6 (NCV)

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

Ask yourself: Who and what am I a steward of? How am I stewarding currently?

When we are called to give an account for our lives, we don’t want to come up short of God's plans for us. We want to receive God's commendation and reward for the lives He's given us, not His judgment (Matthew 25:14-30).

I pray we are led by the Spirit of God to steward in quiet anticipation of His expectations, and so please our Father in heaven.