The Weight of Stewardship
In Luke 14:28, Jesus challenges us with a mathematical reality:
"For which of you, intending The Weight of Stewardship to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?" Luke 14:28
While we often apply this to the beginning of our journey, we must also apply it to the maintenance of our building. We must ask ourselves:
- The Walk: How has my personal intimacy with God evolved this year?
- The Work: Have I been diligent at my "duty post," or have I been merely occupying space?
- The Harvest: Did I labor to win a soul for the Kingdom, or did I keep the Gospel to myself?
The Accountable Servant
The Parable of the Talents makes one thing clear: God is an investor. He has entrusted us with time, influence, and spiritual gifts, and a day of accounting is non-negotiable. Whether you are a local church worker, a district leader, or a pastor, the Master will eventually ask, "What have you done with what I gave you?"
The greatest tragedy for a believer is to become "untrustworthy" in the eyes of Heaven—to be a person to whom God cannot entrust souls because our lives might lead them astray rather than toward the Cross.
Moving From Reflection to Revival
Following Christ is not a "part-time job" or a seasonal hobby; it is a life-work carried out with fear and faithfulness. If those around you have grown lukewarm or lazy regarding the things of the Father, you cannot afford that luxury.
I urge you to look back over your journey this year. If you find gaps, do not just fill them with guilt—fill them with a commitment to faithfulness. Let us understand that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
Let this thought sink deep into your heart today. Let it launch you into a genuine revival that moves you from being a spectator to a faithful steward.
Count the cost, settle the debt of lukewarmness, and finish the year strong for the Master.
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Pastor Basil Apo
Yes, to be indeed responsible is to be accountable.
Christians with purpose and direction ought be productive and this to be seen as an ongoing project until Jesus comes.
Well done, Joshua!