I’ve heard a lot of stewardship messages over the years. Most of those messages focused on money. Some focused a little broader — time, talent, and treasure. But I haven’t often heard messages on 1 Corinthians 4 and Paul’s teaching that we are “managers of God’s mysteries.” (v. 1) That verse is a startling reminder that God has put people in my path who need to know the God of the universe. I have to be a good manager of all God has given me — including an understanding of His truth. Being a good manager means passing that truth on. It means looking at those I influence and asking myself how I can use that influence to introduce others to the Good News. It’s an important reminder for me. I need to take a better look at those I influence and I need to be actively using my influence to tell people about Jesus.
