STEWARDSHIP

"Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God". 1 Corinthians 4:1 KJV

Stewardship is the management of that which belongs to another. A steward is a trustee, caretaker, manager, one who supervises. He is responsible and accountable to God for the management of all the things with which he has been entrusted. Man was created a steward. In the garden of Eden, it was the full intention of God that man would have far reaching, responsibilities and privileges. There was to be an intimate sharing between God the owner and the man the steward. An environment of openness where God talked to man and man talked to God. 

When stewardship is understood as a relationship of trust between a person and his creator, immediately the question of responsibility and accountability comes into focus. Every man, in order to be effective, has to understand what are the tools of his trade, these varies with the size, type and scope of whatever is to be managed. Adam and Eve were entrusted with certain tools at creation to enable them to administer their dominion of the earth. You likewise have been given a responsibility by God to carry out His mandate. Stewardship is a relationship, as well as management; Be a manager of God's mandate. The only requirement is your faithfulness.

Further Scripture Study: Proverbs 22:29 

Declare this: Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting this Gospel unto me. I will do the needful always and I promise to make You proud of me in Jesus name Amen.