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Friday, May 15, 2009

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

4:1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. (ESV)

by Jerry Johnson

One of my favorite songs from the late 1980s is Steve Green’s “Find Us Faithful.” We are called to be faithful stewards, servants or attendants who assist our Master. Militarily it is the equivalent of receiving orders and executing them. Our Commanding Officer is Christ himself, not any person. He will be our judge. The thoughts of our heart will be brought to light one day. Is our conscience clear before God? If we can answer that we are faithful in sharing the revealed mystery of the Gospel to others, nothing else matters.



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Daily Bible Meditations are taken from The Helping Hand,a Sabbath School student quarterly for youth and adults. Copyright © 2010, Seventh Day Baptist Board of Christian Education, Inc.

Scripture quotations marked "ESV" are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.