“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Who, but God, would think of such an incredible…
“They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the LORD supported me” (Psalm 18:18 in the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible). The strength of a building lies in its framework and foundation. The shell of wood, steel and concrete ensures the integrity and durability…
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them!” (Revelation 12:11-12a in the New King James Version of the Holy Bible). There…
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5 New International Version of the Holy Bible) You were made by God, for God, and without Him there will always be an emptiness in your soul. If you’re looking…
Nightingales are famous for their exquisite melodies sung in the night hours. Did you know that another meaning for the word “burden” is a chorus, melody, song, tune? Burden is also a musical term. Our bag of burdens has a song in it! The Bible makes several references to songs…
Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way,…
“When your soul is famished and withering, He fills you with good and beautiful things, satisfying you as long as you live. He makes you strong like an eagle, restoring your youth.” (Psalm 103:5) If you expand your reading to see the context of this verse in Psalm 103, you…
“… For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” Luke 12:48
We are all stewards of the varoius things God has entrusted to us: time, talents, finances, our bodies, our health, etc. And we each have different combinations of these things.
According to Luke 12:48, the more we are trusted with, the more is expected of us. God expects the millionaire to do more with his money than someone who is poor. And in different seasons of our lives, we have more free time than others – for example, after our children are grown. So we need to use that time wisely for God.
God watches to see how faithful we are in small things, before He trusts us with larger things. Let us all be profitable stewards of the gifts He has given us.
Prayer: Lord, help me to give back in proportion to what I have received. I want to be a profitable steward who brings glory to You.
Devotion by Liane Grant
“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:10
Every one of us has been gifted and equipped by God in a particular way. God doesn’t give us talents just to please ourselves, but to be a blessing to others.
He expects us to be good stewards of the gifts He has placed in us. They start as a seed that we have to nurture through learning and practice. In full bloom, our talents are amazing and effective.
What talents has God given you? How have you developed them over the years? Are you using them to minister to others?
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the gifts You have put in me. Help me to use them to be a blessing, and help me to develop and hone them so I can be effective in Your kingdom.
Devotion by Liane Grant