It takes courage to be a disciple. Encountering Jesus causes you to live differently. It is counter-cultural, like being lambs among wolves. We see in the Gospel of Luke 10:1-12 Jesus sending out the seventy-two. He gave them instructions, and then He sent them out with nothing. No money bag. No sandals – lambs among wolves. And yet, they trusted Him. They were resolved and committed to the cause. And they came back triumphant. They were full of joy.
What brings you joy? Think about if for a minute. How do you feel when you go out and serve others in need? If you experience anxiety or even depression, what does getting out to do something for someone else do for you? Don’t you find a bit of satisfaction about your life? Don’t you feel a sense of joy when you commit your life to a larger cause?
This is one of the many blessings of living stewardship. When we trust God to provide, and so spend ourselves on the work of building God’s kingdom, we get that sense of joy and peace that only comes from God. Our culture of materialism, of buying and having more stuff for me and doing more for my own pleasure does not–can not give us this peace.
Embrace a life of stewardship. Put God first in every area of your life. Use your Time, Talents, and Treasure to build God’s kingdom and have joy in your life that comes from loving and serving others.
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