Genesis 2:7–15
1 Corinthians 4:2
Luke 16:1–13
Introduction
The peace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ be unto you... Let me first inform you that “God is counting on you!” Please do not fail Him.
Today, we are focusing on "Faithfulness in Stewardship," a divine responsibility given to every believer. As we embark on the mission of the Church by engaging in Evangelism and Discipleship and launch into "Operation Show Your Convert", we are reminded that souls are the greatest resource God has entrusted into our care as stewards. The question is, "Are you being faithful stewards?"
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A steward is someone who manages something on behalf of another. Therefore, stewardship is the responsible management of resources such as time, talents, treasures, and souls, entrusted to us by God.
As Kwame Bediako once put it, “To be Christian in Africa is to be entrusted with the Gospel not as a possession but as a responsibility.” The mission to make disciples is an entrusted responsibility which we shall one day give an account.
Faithfulness is being loyal, consistent, and trustworthy in carrying out a task, even when no one is watching. It is doing the right thing all the time, with integrity and commitment.
God formed man, gave him life, placed him in the Garden of Eden, and then gave him a responsibility:
“The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (Genesis 2:15)
From the beginning, man was created to be a steward but not an owner. The land was not Adam’s, yet he had to care for it as if it were his own.
How are you taking care of what God has given you: your family, your job, your environment, and most importantly, the souls around you?
If you are a trader in the market, are you honest in your weights and prices?
If you are a teacher, do you show up on time and care for your students like they are your own children?
As a Christian, do your neighbours know Jesus because of your life example?
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It is required of stewards that one be found faithful.
Here, Paul emphasises that faithfulness is not an option; it is a requirement. Not success, not position, not popularity, not power, but faithfulness.
Beloved in Christ, God rewards faithfulness, not fame.
At this point, let me agree with this African scholar, Tokunboh Adeyemo, when he says, “In Africa, we often measure success by outward signs—wealth, crowds, or power—but God measures success by obedience and faithfulness.”
We can only stand right with God's judgement when we faithfully execute our responsibilities instead of being shrewd.
So in our evangelism efforts, let’s ask:
Am I following up with the person I led to Christ?
Do I pray for my convert like a parent does for a child?
Am I just adding numbers, or am I nurturing souls?
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In the parable of the unjust steward, Jesus teaches us the importance of faithful management of even the little things.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much...”(Luke 16:10)
My point for reflection is this: 'If we are unfaithful with time, money, and relationships, how can God trust us with the eternal souls of men?'
God is asking each of us, “Where is the soul I gave you?” Like He asked Cain in Genesis 4:9, Yes, you are! You are your convert’s keeper. We are each other's keepers.
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1. Be Faithful With Time
Time is a resource. Are you investing it in the things of God or wasting it on social media, gossip, and unnecessary busyness?
Use part of your weekends, Saturday, Sunday afternoon, to visit or call your convert.
2. Be Faithful With Money
Beloved, we do not have to be so rich before we can be responsible for the task given to us. For instance, you don’t even need GH₵100 to do evangelism. A sachet of water and a trotro fare can lead a soul to be saved and discipled.
There is this general saying, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.”
3. Be Faithful With Relationships
Discipleship requires relationship. Be a friend to a new/your convert. Teach them to pray. Invite them for lunch, Bible study, or a walk.
Ask yourself, “Who is the one person I am nurturing for Jesus this month?”
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Conclusion
Servant of God, faithfulness in stewardship is not about having everything—it is about using what you have for God's glory. It is about judicious discharge of responsibilities over the little things.
The sound of these words from God's voice is all that I yearn for: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23)
Shalom aleikhem...
Amen.
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