For today’s post I would like to talk about the word “Stewardship” To get a good understanding of this word let me first look at a couple definitions.
The Merriam Webster dictionary, defines stewardship as: the office, duties and obligations of a steward. The conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.
Who then is a steward? The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary defines the word steward as “head” person, manager, or overseer.
Who then is a steward? The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary defines the word steward as “head” person, manager, or overseer.
I Cor. 4:1-2: Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
As managers we are expected to discharge our duties responsibly. As faithful stewards it means that our owner will not need to worry if the work will get done, but will rest assured that it will be done and done well, not hurriedly and without thought.
In Matthew 25:14-19, we find the parable of the talents.
Verse 14: For [the kingdom of heaven is] as a man travelling into a far country, [who] called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Not only are we stewards, but servants, left with some goods for a long time. How long we are not even sure, but we do know that the Lord and master of us will return.
Each servant received an amount according to his ability. In other words we all have something or someone that have been entrusted in our care to be used for God’s glory. for which we will be accountable. God is not expecting from us more than what we are able to do, He expects, however that we will do the best we can.
Verse 19: After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
What have you done with what you were given by your master? Did you assume ownership because the true owner may have been away too long? Or did you use it to bring Him glory and Honor? Were you faithful?
I was reminded about being a steward with the recent passing of my 28 year old son. As I mourn, I am reminded that I was just his overseer, and that his owner had just returned. God reminded me that He has no grandchildren, and that my son was his child. During my period of stewardship I became attached and forgot momentarily what my true role was. So as much as I miss caring for this wonderful gift that was entrusted in my care, I must come to terms that his owner returned, and I hope that He was pleased. I believed he was used to bring God Glory and Honor.
So as mothers, lets us faithfully discharge our duties as stewards. Let us love, but at the same time remember to train them well. Let us continue to P.U.S.H with all our strength with the one purpose in mind and that is to bring God Glory and Honor.
In His Service,
Vilma