Devotion:
For an audio version of this devotion, click here.
Read Luke 16:10-15.
I was recently at a conference where an 82-year-old businessman inspired us. In his lifetime, he has led eleven different companies, in some cases rescuing them from struggles and in other situations simply taking them to new levels of productivity. He told about starting out before he was ten years old with a newspaper route. His parents taught him to give one-third of his money to the church, to put one-third of it in savings and he could spend the rest of it. He learned many lessons in that simple beginning, not the least of which was to work hard and be wise with how he used his money. As he continued to grow in those lessons, he became a very successful businessman. But just as importantly, he has used his wealth to help many people and to help grow the kingdom of God.
Jesus’ lesson here is simple, yet powerful. If we are faithful and diligent in the small situations of life, we will be given more and more opportunities to learn and grow and bless other people. The opposite is also true: if we are dishonest or cut corners in the small tasks and opportunities of life, nobody is going to trust us with the things that matter most.
Be thankful for each and every opportunity you have to serve the kingdom of Christ in any way. No matter how small something may seem, when you are faithful in doing your part, God can use that to make a huge difference in the lives of other people. Be constantly on the lookout for how you can use your resources to further his kingdom and bless other people.
Personal Worship Option:
Offer this prayer or one in your own words: Generous God, thank you for opportunities you regularly give me to serve your kingdom and bless other people. Thank you for all that you have given me. Help me always make what I have available for your use. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment