THEME :
FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN WORKERS
Memorise :
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found
faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Bible reading: Luke12:37-38
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he
cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he
shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat,
and will come forth and serve them.
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in
the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those
servants.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : JEREMIAH 40-42 and ACTS
23:12-35
Message:
A Christian worker is a born- again child of God; a
steward who has been entrusted with the careful use,
control and management of Kingdom resources and
possessions. The teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ on
stewardship emphasised two things that are important :
responsibility and accountability. Jesus speaking on
responsibility in Luke 12:48:
'But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of
stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto
whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much
required: and to whom men have committed much, of him
they will ask the more.'
According to Revelation 4:11,
God created man and
everything else for His pleasure. Individuals are therefore
accountable for their God- given physical and spiritual
endowments. Christains are also responsible for whatever
is put in their care. The gifts and talents in our lives are
to be used profitably for the expansion of the Kingdom of
God. The Bible further states in Romans 14:12 that every
one of us shall give account of himself to God, and in
Romans 2:6 that God will render to every man according
to his deeds. Consequently, every Christain workers is
accountable to God.
The Bible also admonishes us not to
neglect our gift but to develop and polish them.
'Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee
by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the
presbytery.'
1 Timothy 4:14
Christians are to be wise stewards of their God-given
gifts, talents and abilities. They are to serve with humility,
total submission to authority and in the fear of God. They
are to serve with gratitude to God and for the benefits of
others. Christian workers in whatever department should
not view the work of God as an opportunity to make
money. The work should not be done with eye-service but
as unto the Lord, who will faithfully reward those who
diligently serve Him. Finally, whatever your hands find to
do, do it with all your might ( Ecclesiastes 9:10 ), and
don't be slothful in God's business, but rather be fervent
in your physical and spiritual service to God( Romans
12:11). I pray that as you work fervently for God this
year, He will reward you accordingly in Jesus' Name.
Prayer Point :
Father, please let the cup of my physical and spiritual
blessings overflow this year in the Name of Jesus.
Shalom!
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