THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 5TH JANUARY 2025, SATURDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 5th January 2025 written by Sarah Bradstreet (New York, USA)
TOPIC: A Faithful Steward
Today’s Reading
Luke 16:1-15
It is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. – 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NRSVUE)
Today’s Message
I was serving as a youth usher at our church. One Sunday morning during the service, as part of my duties, I hurried to the back of the church to gather the bags for the collection of the offering. I put my hand into one of the bags to check if it was empty. Lo and behold, I found a brand new one thousand Nigerian naira note. I was tempted to take it and keep it for myself. But by the grace of God I was able to overcome the temptation and prove myself to be a faithful steward.
Jesus told his disciples, “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much, and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.” To be a faithful steward of God’s gifts, one must be honest, God-fearing, and loyal — not given to service for the sake of appearances and self-will. This applies not only to our activities and duties within the church but to our day-to-day lives and activities within our families, neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. God blesses our faithful stewardship.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, help us to be faithful to you in every aspect of our lives. Amen.
Thought for the Day
I can glorify God by being a faithful steward.
Prayer Focus
Church ushers
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