Are you a good steward? In order to know if you are a good steward, perhaps a definition of steward is in order. Webster defines a steward as one employed in a large household or estate to manage domestic concerns (mainly related to money). Think this doesnt apply to you? In the book of Matthew in the Bible, Jesus talks about three men who were given money to manage for the owner. One man, given the most to manage, went and found a way to double the amount his master gave him. The second man was given less to manage, but still found a way to double the masters money. The third man, however, given the least amount, was afraid of what his master would do if he lost the money so to protect what he was given he went and buried it. Upon accounting for their actions to the owner, both the first and the second man were rewarded for their efforts. The master said to each: Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your masters happiness. For being fearful and not properly using what he was given, the master took the money the third servant had wastefully buried and gave it to a servant who had doubled his amountthen threw the lazy and faithless third servant off of his property. What does this have to do with today? For thousands and thousands of years, people have wanted to increase their possessions, knowledge, abilities, and experiences and those who have consistently been able to do so have understood and applied a very simple concept. Here is the cluewhen you sow a seed of anything, you will reap a harvest of it. We are HIS! Our place in this world is to serve as Gods stewards on earth, and our responsibility is to manage Gods estate and multiply whatever amount of anything God has given us. Whether we are given most of time, talent, or treasures, it is our responsibility not to bury or hide themwe are to use them and invest them into those things that will not only multiply them, but in turn reap a harvest of eternal significance. Why are you reading this right now? When you decide to sow a seed investing and reap your financial harvest, we hope you will also decide to then sow a seed of blessing out of your profits into a worthy cause. Perhaps you will find ideas to share your abundance by joining HIS journey to influence and feed nations with our philanthropy. To Good Stewardship, Your team at Home Investing Solutions, LLC |
