Today’s Scripture Readings:
Psalms 21:1-7
Exodus 23:14 - 25:40
Matthew 24:29-51
Proverbs 7:24-27
Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 24:29-51
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." (42)
"So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." (44)
For
a number of years I was the housesitter for a retired Doctor. A
roommate and I were placed in charge of taking care of the place so the
doctor could hunt and fish and travel to his heart's desire. We
had use of the whole house, except for two rooms which were kept ready
at all times for the doctor's return. What made our arrangement unique
is that he would return from time to time and we would not ever know
when.
When I read these stories of readiness, I am often reminded of those days. Just as we had to be "on our toes"--always making sure that things were cleaned up, the dishes washed, the lawn well cared for--so we who are Christ's stewards are to be watching, waiting and working hard in preparation for his coming.
We are given stewardship of our time, our talents, our gifts, our money and other resources. The wise and faithful stewards will make the best use of these knowing that we will one day be held accountable for our stewardship. Thinking that the day is a long way off, we may get sloppy with what has been given--we may forget to be diligent our stewardship.
Each day, we need to live in the realization that one day our stewardship will be brought to account. One day the master "will come on a day when" we "don't expect him and at an hour" we are "not aware of" The wise and faithful steward lives each day in light of "that day".
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow's Scripture Readings:
Psalms 21:8-13
Exodus 26:1-27:21
Matthew 25:1-30
Proverbs 8:1-11
©2004 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.
When I read these stories of readiness, I am often reminded of those days. Just as we had to be "on our toes"--always making sure that things were cleaned up, the dishes washed, the lawn well cared for--so we who are Christ's stewards are to be watching, waiting and working hard in preparation for his coming.
We are given stewardship of our time, our talents, our gifts, our money and other resources. The wise and faithful stewards will make the best use of these knowing that we will one day be held accountable for our stewardship. Thinking that the day is a long way off, we may get sloppy with what has been given--we may forget to be diligent our stewardship.
Each day, we need to live in the realization that one day our stewardship will be brought to account. One day the master "will come on a day when" we "don't expect him and at an hour" we are "not aware of" The wise and faithful steward lives each day in light of "that day".
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow's Scripture Readings:
Psalms 21:8-13
Exodus 26:1-27:21
Matthew 25:1-30
Proverbs 8:1-11
©2004 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.