Stewardship means the management or care of something, particularly the kind that works (Wikipedia). There is joy in service and joy in giving. God started the principle by first giving.Jn3:16
The position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property
financial affairs, an estate, the responsible overseeing and
protection of something considered caring for and preserving
(dictionary referenfece.com).We often assume that stewardship is only about our possession or money. Stewardship is faithfulness to God with the totality of all He has committed to our hands.
Stewardship is living our lives in accordance to God’s kingdom, His `rules, His laws, His ways, His will and being totally committed and faithful to what He has called us to do.
The first thing to know and understand about stewardship is the fact that God is the creator of everything Gen 1:1. He has the final over us and He has called us to be His managers. To manage such resources to bring glory and increase to only to His Kingdom. Knowing that there is nothing we have that we have not received.
He has given every one of us according our ability.
Stewardship of our lives, time, gifts and talents, possessions and finances. The most important of all to know is, without God we are nothing and we must know that God will have us give account of every season and time in our lives. 1Cor 4:12 says: it is required or expected of a steward to be found faithful, it means fidelity (compulsory, faithfulness, continued loyalty and support).
If He can trust you with little, He will give you more Lk 16:10. There is something about releasing what is in your hands, it gives room to receive more, the more you pour out to people , the more you have. God will only fill up empty vessels. We must learn to empty all that God has given us so we can receive more.
HE HAS DEPOSITED IN US TREASURES AND MAY WE BE FOUND FAITHFUL. AMEN.
