1 Corinthians 4:2

Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

This was a response from my dear friend after yesterday’s post. It is a demonstration of understanding. He “gets it”.

So many things are going on in the world these days and we are beginning to see what others are “made of” because of demonstrations. For some of us it is a wake up call and the things that have been hidden are now being revealed.

I could editorialize right now about prophecies becoming real but that is not something the Lord wants put before His people. These are the times for self-reflection and not anger and bitterness.

How many times do we see ourselves as being stewards?

The idea of stewardship dates back to the tents of Abraham, when he prayed to God that his legacy would not be left to his steward because the son of promise had not been given.

Genesis 15:2

But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

Not much is said about Eliezer in Genesis this Syrian was not of the house of Abraham but trusted enough by Abraham to be considered as heir.

Genesis 24:2-4 English Standard Version

2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he had, “Put your hand under my thigh, 3 that I may make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell, 4 but will go to my country and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son Isaac.”

Even after Issac was grown Eliezar was still in charge of all Abraham had and was entrusted with keeping faith with Abraham. The son of promise had already come and it was assigned to the steward of the house to find a bride for the son.

Things have not changed in all these years and as stewards of the Son who has come, we are to find His bride and bring them to Him.

So do we see ourselves as stewards and are we being faithful to what we have sworn to do?

Acts 20:24 (English Standard Version)

 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

My advice yesterday was to take HIs pulse to see what He wants to do.

I’ve been thinking about my choice of words and it serves no one to be cryptic, but then again Jesuss spoke in parables with purpose. So this is as plain an answer as I can give.

As we grow in grace we will discover our calling in Christ. What to do in the here and now will be discovered in what Jesus has already called you to do in service. Talents, gifts, callings are all part of growing up in Christ, maturing, faithfulness and love.

We all know what is expected of us in general terms, forgiveness, fellowship, love, disciple, and dedication. None of those things are specific instructions as to what we are called to do each day.

Prayer answers the question “What are we doing today Lord?” Ask and listen.

This heart of flesh He has given us is motivational not directional. It takes a level of maturity to discover the difference.

Each of us are at different levels of maturity and none of us have risen to the level of the fullness of Christ yet. How to act and what to do in the here and now has been exemplified to us in the acts of our predecessors. The ones that have gone before us in the bible and in our lives.

The only thing we can do alone, where no one else but Jesus can help us, is being faithful.

We can lean on HIs Word and each other for help in all the other areas of our walk with Christ but when it comes to faithfulness, we are on our own. That will tell you more than I can say.

How is that going for you?