As we approach the close of another year, we naturally find ourselves in a season of reflection. However, for the believer, this shouldn't merely be a time for New Year’s resolutions, but a season of delicate questioning. We must stand before the mirror of the Word and ask: Have I been a fruitful steward of the grace given to me?
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.
Comments (1)
A good to read particularly for believers who know that they are genuinely living for Christ (Philippians 1:21).
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!