Sunday 29 May 2011

SOWING IN STEWARDSHIP

                                          SOWING IN STEWARDSHIP

The recent episode of fiasco over irresponsible news media reporting has been a worrying concern. Rumours and false allegations today have taken centre stage perhaps for monetary gain or political mileage or championing a particular cause. Taking a good objective look at the whole matter will convey a sense of desperation. People these days seem to have been sold to cheap and sensational stewardship. This should not be our way. The Bible is clear on stewardship – Christian stewardship.

• Christian stewardship has Jesus Christ as the Master
• Christian stewardship adopts a servanthood lifestyle and attitude
• Christian stewardship portrays total obedience to the Master
• Christian stewardship protects the properties and home of the Master
• Christian stewardship governs on behalf the business of the Master faithfully and claims no portion of it for self ownership
• Christian stewardship proclaims and leads a life worthy of the Master

In similar manner, we who are called to be children of God must also take up the challenge to rise to the occasion to adopt the Christian stewardship mindset and lifestyle which has been so emphasized throughout the Bible. The reasons where Christian stewardship has gone hay-wired can probably be summed up here in one word CONNECTION.

We can restore our true Christian stewardship by not treating Christ our Master as our house keeper or maid servant. He is indeed our helper at all times. This should not give rise to the fact that He is only needed when things are not working out well. In our words, deeds and thoughts, we must be able to reflect Christ’s image. Cheap sensation and selfish gain is not compatible with Christian stewardship. True Christian stewardship can only come from a life that is connected with Christ constantly.

We are like the refrigerator that is constantly plugged into the live current. Once the current is switch off, the food in the refrigerator will be spoilt because there is no more functional. The live current cannot be switched off at all or for a long period of time. The Bible uses the illustration of the branches abiding in the Vine. Once the branches are detached from the body of the Vine, they are useless and only good for firewood. The constant CONNECTION is crucial, essential and important.

How are you being connected to Jesus Christ? Are you still connected? What are you going to do to strengthen your connection with Jesus Christ our Lord and Master? Be connected always!

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