Be Steward of the Kingdom(Nov27)
Herod’s magnificent temple seized
the attention of all who passed by.
Commenting on its beauty and
splendour, the disciples set the
stage for Jesus’ Olivet Discourse,
a prophetic look at future events.
His followers are urged to watchful
expectation coupled with faithful
service because, despite the signs
of His coming, the return of Christ
will be unannounced. His coming
will bring vengeance on His enemies,
judgment on the nations and
rewards for His watchful followers.
Jesus came to earth to begin
His kingdom. His full kingdom
will be realised at His return and
will be made up of anyone who
has faithfully followed Him.
Almighty God, You sent Your Son
Jesus to be our Master and King.
We Your chosen people purpose to
further the Future of the kingdom.
Lord, we will Prepare for Your Return.
Lord, we will Be Good Steward; and
Lord, we will Do God’s Work. Amen.
Lord, we’ll Prepare for Your Return:
He will send forth His angels with
the sound of a mighty trumpet
blast, and they will gather His
chosen ones from the farthest
ends of the earth. Now learn a
lesson from the fig tree. When its
leaves begin to sprout, you know
that summer is near. Just so,
when you see the events I’ve
described beginning to happen,
u can know His return is very near
right at the door (Matt 24:31-33).
Lord, help me be sensitive to the
changing seasons both in my life
and in the lives of those around me.
Help me to share Your life with
others who yearn to know more
about You. Open my eyes to the
signs to the signs around me so that
I may Prepare for Your return. Amen
Lord, we will Be Good Steward:
The Kingdom of Heaven can be
illustrated by the story of a man
going on a long trip. He called
together His servants and entrusted
his money to them while he was
gone. He gave five bags of silver
to one, two bags of silver to another
and one bag of silver to the last-
dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left (Mt 25:14-15)
Lord, You have blessed me with
so many things. I can see that You
have entrusted me with experience,
abilities and opportunities as well.
Implant in me a longing to one day
hear Your say: Well done, My good
and faithful servant. Amen.
Lord, we will Do God’s Work:
When the Son of Man comes,
He will separate the people…
Then the king will say to those
on his right: Take yr inheritance.
For I was hungry & you gave me
something to eat, I was sick and
you looked after me, I was in
prison and you came to visit me…
Whatever you did for one of the
least of these brothers & sisters,
you did it for me (Matt 25:31-40).
Lord, forgive me when I don’t
listen and instead pursue my own
agenda. Help me to hear and
Obey when You call upon me.
Help me to Prioritise activities to
free time for God’s work. Teach
me to serve You as You deserve.
And empower me to be Your hands
and feet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.