We are His Managers D30042021

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We are His Managers

Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer. — Luke 16:2

This story was told not to the Pharisees but the disciples of Jesus. It concerned a shrewd businessman whom the owner of a business appointed as manager. In this business, dealings were made by an exchange of goods rather than payment of money, a practice that enabled the manager to cheat the owner. When the owner found out, he decided to dismiss him. The manager then thought of a plan to ensure help from his business friends after his dismissal, as he did not want to become a beggar or a laborer. He, therefore, reduced the amounts that his business friends owed, so that they could pay their debts quickly. More importantly, they would feel obliged to return some favor to the manager after he had lost his job. The owner, being something of a crook himself, appreciated such cunning v3-8.

Such, said Jesus, is the way of the world. If Christians had the diligence and foresight in spiritual matters that others have in worldly matters, they would be better people and enjoy a more lasting reward. If they used their material possessions to help others, they would gain true friends now and lasting prosperity in life v9.

As God's people, we must realize that we are answerable to him for the way we use the resources in our custody even money. In God's sight, we are not owners of these things but managers. If we are generous in using what God has entrusted to us, God will reward us. If we are selfish, there will be no reward v10-12 but it will only confirm how disloyal we are to God v13.

God is watching us, let’s use the resources in our custody wisely for his glory.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, show us how to arrange our priorities and use the resources in our custody even money rightly. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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