Sacred Trust

 Scripture:

“If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

In this passage, Paul demonstrates why he didn’t demand payment for ministry, but worked with his hands to provide for himself and those who traveled with him. He said, “I have no choice, for God has given me a sacred trust.” In other words, Paul was entrusted with a sacred gift. God had entrusted him with the ministry of the Gospel and kingdom expansion throughout the known world at that time. Because it was a sacred trust, he worked hard and didn’t make excuses. 

Application:

God has entrusted certain gifts, dreams, and abilities to our lives. Our job is to use them as effectively as possible to advance the kingdom of God. We are not to complain about our pay, our resources, or anything else. We should do the best we can with what we have because we have been given a sacred trust. I must ask myself, “Can God trust me with His vision for my life or will I let it derail because things are not going the way I envisioned?” I am to war hard as a servant of the Lord to accomplish all He has for me.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are incredible and worthy of my praise. Help me to be a good steward of everything You have entrusted to me. Let me accomplish everything You have planned for my life. Teach me to work hard and be faithful in all areas. Teach me not to complain about what I don’t have, but to be faithful with what I do have. 

Forever Yours,

Jeff