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The first story in this chapter almost causes us to do a
double-take. A wealthy man’s manager
gets caught cheating him and is called to account for the funds. Knowing
he’s about to lose his job, he contacts all those who currently owe money to
his boss, telling them to rewrite the invoices for lesser amounts, if they’ll
agree to pay immediately, which many of them do.
To us, the man has already
cheated his master, costing him money. Now, he’s doing it again. The master actually praised the man for his ingenuity! What gives here?
My new commentary explained:
“Jesus did not commend the steward for robbing his master or for
encouraging others to be dishonest.
Jesus commended the man for his
wise use of OPPORTUNITY. The children of this world are experts at seizing opportunities for
making money and friends, and getting ahead.
God’s people should take heed
and be just as wise when it comes to
managing the spiritual affairs of
life … We are told by Jesus to use our
opportunities wisely, making friends for the Lord by winning people to Christ.
He tells us also to be faithful in the way we use material wealth… Finally, He
admonishes us to be wholly-devoted to God and single-minded … Jesus is
demanding integrity, total devotion
to God that puts Him first in everything.”
I understand better now, Father. Help me to have heaven in view as You present
opportunities for me to minister with what You’ve blessed me with. Give me wisdom in the use of those resources,
for they are all Yours and not mine.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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