We may be stressed out and knocked down, and then we try to justify that we're too busy to spend more time in prayer and seeking the Lord. We are like a sponge. When a crisis hits - when a crisis puts squeeze on us, that which within us will flow out. Unfortunately, for some of us, bitterness flows forth, and hate, and doubt. But for those of you who have established yourself firmly in Christ Jesus, love flows forth, and peace and joy - even when life puts a squeeze on us.
Stewardship is Lordship.
These principles deal with giving God the very best of our time, talents, and treasure. When it comes to our time, we must make our relationship with God the priority in our life. God must be first. When it comes to talents or spiritual gifts, we are stewards of everything God gives us, including spiritual gifts. Many of you have been given the gift of teaching, or the gift of administration, or the gift of exhortation, or the gift of music, or the gift of leadership, and lately, you've done nothing with it.