It is amazing to know that someone trusts you. Whether it is with a prized possession, an important task, a beloved family member, or a precious secret; it feels good to be trusted. But, you must know how to handle that trust.
God trusts you with this journey. With all the tasks, assignments, steps,
turns, roads, trails, and all the other things that go with it. God believes that you are capable of being reliable. He trusts you with the people that join you
on this journey. He trusts you with the
resources that He will give you on this journey. Trust and believe, God will give you all you need
on the journey. Your duty is to be
responsible with all of this and take care of the journey, the tasks, yourself,
your people, and your resources.
Ezra 8:1 (NASB) tells us how to navigate the journey… “Then
I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, to humble ourselves before our
God, to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our little ones, and all our
possessions.”
Before you begin the journey, pray and seek God’s guidance,
fast to be and stay connected to God, and seek wise counsel that is godly
wisdom that is trustworthy. These steps
are vital to understand how you are to handle all that you are responsible for
on this journey.
Stewardship is key to the journey. You are responsible for managing God’s property. HE gave it to you, so do what is right with
it. Your stewardship impacts your
eternal destiny. You will have to give
an account of all the resources you wasted when you stand before God. You are responsible for sharing your talent,
treasure, and time with others, so they understand your journey and your dream,
as well as to be a blessing to the kingdom of God.
Be responsible for the people who journey with you. You must pray for and with them. You must lead them wisely. You must love them as God would. You must treat them with respect and honor
who they are as a person.
Be responsible with your resources God gives you on this
journey. Pray about how to use
them. Manage them wisely. Do not be
wasteful. Be sure the people on the
journey with you know the purposes of the resources so they do not waste them.
Be responsible with your time on this journey. Pray about how to spend your time wisely. Manage your time judiciously. Do not waste your time. Remember to rest when you need it. Be mindful of the time of the people who are
on the journey with you. Have some fun.
You have been entrusted with this journey, these people, and
these resources by a God Who knows HE can trust you. Use them wisely and protect them carefully.
Remember… this is your journey. Have a FUN ADVENTURE, filled with JOY. Focus on your PURPOSE. Remain true to your FAITHFULNESS. Trust God through the ANXIETY, FEAR, GRIEF,
and PAIN. Adhere to godly WISDOM. Maintain HOPE in Jesus, and you will have the
VICTORY.
Blessings,
Pastor Samuel Bailey Wilson, III
