In review of Luke 16:10 it tells me, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (NIV).
I am to make wise use of the financial opportunities I have, not to earn heaven but to help others find Christ. If I use my money to help those in need or to help others find Christ, my earthly investment will bring eternal benefit. When I obey God's will, the unselfish use of possessions will follow. However, my integrity is often put on the line in money matters. God calls me to be honest even in the small details that I could easily ignore. For Heaven's riches are for more valuable than earthly wealth. But If I am not trustworthy with my money here (no matter how much or how little I have), I will be unfit to hand the vast riches of God's Kingdom. I need to see that I maintain my integrity in all matters, whether big or small.
This morning I consider if I'm using my money in such a way that God says, “He wants to give me more”? Am I using my time that way? How about my influence? This principle applies to every area of my life.
Here’s what Jesus tells me: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (Luke 16:10 NIV).
If God has given me just a little bit of talent, I can still faithfully use it for God’s purposes. Don’t think, “I’m not a superstar, so I won’t do anything.” If I use what little talent I’ve got, then God will increase my talent.
If I’ve got just a little bit of influence but I use that influence for good and for God, then God will increase my influence. If I’ve just got a little bit of money but I use it wisely, the way God wants me to use it, then God will increase my material possessions. It’s true of opportunities; it’s true of net worth, it’s true of everything in life.
Jesus said, “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance” (Matthew 25:29 NLT). To have that abundance in every area of my life, I’ve got to use what I’ve been given for the good of others and for God’s Kingdom.
Faithfulness in little ways produces fruitfulness in big ways. Don’t think, When I make it big, then I’ll really become generous. When I make more money, then I’m going to start tithing.
God has given me everything I need right now to be faithful to him and his purpose for my life.
If I want God’s blessing on my life, do it God’s way. Start managing well what God has given me, and then God can trust me with more.
In summary, if I can be trusted with little,, I can be trusted with much, but if I am dishonest with little, I'll be dishonest with much. So make wise use of what I've been given to help others find Christ. My integrity is often put on the line in money matters. God calls me to be honest even in the small details that are often easy to ignore. I need to maintain my integrity in a matters, big or small. Jesus says, "to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given." God has given me everything I need right now to be faithful to him and his purpose for my life. I just need to make sure that I'm managing well what God has given me, then God can trust me with more.
A thought occurred to me this morning while looking at this passage. How much more abundance, riches or job advancement / recognition do I really need. I shouldn’t strive for getting more but for handling well what I have been given. I don’t need more, but just need to steward what I do have.
This morning Father I pray that your Spirit within me will continue to remind me with the right perspective. Help me to think about how I’m handling what you have already have given me, especially in light of introducing and help others to have a relationship with you. I pray for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interactions with others. These things I pray in your Son Jesus name, Amen.
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