Monday, January 28, 2013

Stewardship

Stewardship is not a word we use frequently. It means the careful and responsible managing of something entrusted to one's care. Paul was given the stewardship of the building of the church as were the eleven disciples who had physically lived with Jesus before his death and resurrection.

The building of the universal church had been a mystery since Adam walked the earth. Angels wanted to understand this mystery but it was hidden from everyone until after Jesus' resurrection (Colossians 1:24-27; 1 Peter 1:12; Ephesians 3:1-7, 5:32; 1 Corinthians 16:25 ).

The great mystery of the church is Christ dwelling in us "the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27). God decided to allow us to share in his divine nature so that we can live godly lives (2 Peter 1:3-4). It is his power in us that overcomes the world (John 16:33; 1 John 1:4-5).

We also have been entrusted by God with specific tasks. Let us be faithful stewards of what he has entrusted to us.