Stewardship Lessons from the Parable of the Talents
“…well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.”
- Matthew 25:21
“How did you decide to start writing and teaching Bible studies?”
This question came from a new friend who feels certain God is preparing her for a writing/teaching role. We were meeting together so I could help her “hone her craft” a bit.
My answer? “I didn’t. God did.”
I did not go seeking His plan for my abilities and gifts. Honestly? It never even entered my mind. I randomly took a college class called “technical writing” and soon realized writing and teaching processes, procedures, policies, and user’s guides was my jam. As married life and kiddos came on the scene, my husband and I decided I would step away from my writing career and step into my mom-career. I jumped in with both feet, but never lost my love for writing and teaching words.
After years of volunteering at church, I was asked to “prayerfully consider” teaching the Bible to the women of RPC. I was petrified. I am not a theologian. I am a former technical writer/stay-at-home-mom! But God was perfectly preparing me for a role I never saw coming. He had entrusted me with “talents” to use for His purposes, not just mine. As of today, God and I have written 14-ish Bible studies and are raising up future writer/teachers together.
Are there abilities and gifts He has given you that you have buried in the ground instead of growing and pursuing God’s perfect plan?
He has given us all gifts and abilities to use for His greater plans. Jesus talks about this very idea in Matthew 25; He reminds us to steward the gifts God has given. Writing user’s manuals and training teachers was cool. Writing Bible studies, teaching His Word, and raising up others was God’s plan all along.
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Lord, where am I holding the gifts and abilities You have given me with tight, closed fists? Show me how to open my hands and let go of control so I can get in step with your greater purposes. Show me how I can be faithful with what You have given me.
ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH
RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.
You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.
The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.
We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.
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