Sunday Worship - 18.10.2020

'Faithful Steward'

by Deacon Crimson

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First Reading: Hosea 6: 1 - 3

Second Reading: Rev 1: 5 – 8

Gospel Reading: Matthew 29: 19 – 21

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Matthew 25: 21

His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!

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Dear Brethren

Greetings to you in the wonderful name of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our meditation encourages us to be faithful stewards in God's kingdom.

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There are faithful and unfaithful workers. There is a reward for the faithful and the unfaithful are punished. Our Lord oversees all our service and work for him. He will certainly reward us with the right remuneration in front of all His saints and angels.

I have worked under different managers and heads of institutions. They keenly watch over their workers with their presence or absence. Therefore, I always tell my friends and colleagues to be more faithful in work even when the manager or the Dean is away. The workers are always monitored and assessed for faithfulness and honesty.

Our Lord is the Master and Head. He is omniscient. This means, he is always there and everywhere. He sees all things that is happening far or near. And our Lord is going to reward us, one day, as per our work.

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A Sunday School story goes like this. It seems that, there was a small boy was looking for a job. He approached the duke; who, offered him a job of a gardener in a castle, far away from the city. This boy joyfully accepted this offer and worked best to make the garden fine and attractive. Years passed by, the boy came to be known as the Gardner. Under the faithful and loving eyes of the Gardner, the garden bloomed and yielded fruits. Many wanted to hire him but he was faithful to his master - the Duke. He wanted the Duke to see his blooming and bountiful garden. He wanted the Duke to be happy. He always expected a visit from his master everyday. He was never slack in his job.

One day the master came and the gardener was overwhelmed with joy. The master appreciated him for his hard work that made the place so attractive and beautiful. He said unto him, “ You have been so faithful to the work that was assigned by me. I was always visiting you in disguise. I came as a salesman of seeds and seedlings, as a young plants expert and also I worked with you as a plowman. l noticed that you were faithful in all your dealings. I have found you faithful and honest. I am honored to say, that you would be the fittest person to marry my daughter. You will be the heir to my throne" .

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The poor boy was elevated to the highest position in life. This was all because he was diligent, faithful and honest.

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Reflection

Dear Brethren, the Lord is watching over all our work. God has promised great rewards to those who are faithful and honest.

The 'Faithful Steward' in Matthew 25 gives greater appreciation to the person who had worked for the Master during his absence. We see that he is rewarded with the position of a ruler over eleven cities. And the 'Unfaithful Steward' is punished because he over slept and caused loss to the Lord’s enterprise.

Matthew 25 points to the reality of the day of judgement where Lord will reward or punish according to our faithfulness. Remember, all of us are blessed with at to least one talent. Let us use it for the Lord’s glory.

Rev 22: 12

Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.

Prayer

Loving Heavenly Father, help us to do all things that pleases you. Take away all sort of sloth and laziness. Make us fit for your assignment. Help us to receive your reward with grace and humility. In Jesus’s Name, we pray. Amen.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight. O' Lord!

Amen!

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