![]() We might object to this by saying that we worked for what we received. The crops of the farmer, the wages of the labouring man and all the financial returns of the businessman are of the Lord. Let's consider this in the fall of the year, the thanksgiving season. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof. ![]() Of these, we are to be stewards for the Lord.Ī good steward is one who realizes first of all that all he has is of and from the Lord. And that is, first of all, the great gifts of salvation, as well as many spiritual and material gifts. This was his instruction from the Lord Jesus Christ.Ĭhristians are also stewards, "managers" of the Lord, of what He has given us. He had to take scrupulous care of that which was entrusted to him, and give it to others faithfully. Paul says here that he was a steward of the mysteries of God. The disciples were stewards of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was always accountable to his master and at times had to give reports of his work and business. Given charge of his master's affairs and business, he often faced the temptation to keep things for himself. He was entrusted with something, often much. Every household of distinction seems to have had a steward in charge.Ī steward generally had to manage the affairs of his master. The role also seems to have been familiar in Christ's day. Joseph apparently was steward in Potiphar's house. Jacob for a time was steward of his uncle Laban's cattle. ![]() In this Scripture we read about stewards, and the assumption that stewards should be faithful. Even though our countries are by no means what they should be, morally and spiritually, we should be thankful that we have governments that set aside such a day. Abraham Lincoln was the first president to make this a national holiday. it began long ago with our Pilgrim fathers. ![]() In the month of November we observe Thanksgiving Day, both in the U.S. ![]()
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