I Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
This means me. There is no way to escape the fact. I have been given a trust. I am not one to litter or to destroy anything in nature, but this week has led me to question some other decisions I have made. I will pray about these things, and do my best to find ways to be a better steward.
Father God, I am thankful for all of your gifts, and especially humbled to be a steward of your creation. I will try harder to be worthy. Amen
Becky, transforming
Tuesday, August 2nd 2022
1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove to be faithful
Being the oldest of eight children, many years of my growing up was like that of a babysitter . Temporarily being the children’s primary caregiver, attending to their needs and keeping them safe. The children did not belong to me but the responsibility for their care did for a period of time. Similarly, the earth is not ours, but we have been entrusted with caring for it, protecting what God has made so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come. We as Christians cannot sit back and do nothing while God’s creation is bein…
1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Jesus is always faithful to us, so I should always be faithful as a steward of Christ. All that I have been entrusted with, I should take care of in this life. May I always be faithful in my duties as a Christian with all that has been entrusted to my care.
Dearest Lord, you have given me so very much. I will always do my best to be a faithful servant and never let you down in the work that has been entrusted to me on this earth. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
I Corinthians 4:2 The legal system defines a trust as an arrangement whereby a person (a trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries. Creation has been placed in our care for all those who come behind us until all is renewed by Christ’s return and full restoration of the new heaven and new earth takes place. As trustees we have duties and obligations that we ignore not only at our own peril, but that of our children, their children and beyond. Part of faith in action is creation care. This verse unambiguously reminds us it is required.
Prayer - Creator God, I pray I may be found trustworthy in the care of Your…