Dear Fathers, Brothers, Sisters in Christ,
Romans 6:12-18
Psalm 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Luke 12:39-48
Psalm 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Luke 12:39-48
Who then is the faithful and prudent steward? (Luke 12:42)
The answer to this question should be logical and reasonable enough. In business terms, Jesus and God are not micromanagers. They are not going to be there every second of the day tapping on your shoulder and telling you to get to work. Jesus and God love us and trust us enough to give us our assignments and then expect that we will fulfill them. Of course, they don't expect us to do it all alone. That's what upper management is for--to help when help is needed, to remove obstacles, and to give us the tools and the knowledge to do the work required. Jesus has requested for us to show His love to the world. God the Father strengthens us through the Holy Spirit and gives us the knowledge and the words to make that request a reality.
The faithful and prudent steward doesn't need to be told what to do. He knows it. In her bones, she knows it. God has given each of us a Counselor who is available 24/7. If there is ever any doubt about what we are supposed to do, that Counselor is there, ready to advise, to move, to help us. We cannot accomplish any good work without the help of God. The most we can do on our own is to go against God's will. So the faithful and prudent steward daily acknowledges this debt and looks to God for the orders of that day. In prayer, he opens himself to God's will. As she goes about her day, she looks for opportunities to fulfill it with the people around her.
The prudent and faithful steward does the work that is necessary without being cajoled, begged, or badgered. The faithful steward knows that God is best pleased by the person who always turns to Him and talks to Him.
Father Ed Bakker
Anglican Catholic Church / Original Province
Mission of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
Bendigo
Australia
Anglican Catholic Church / Original Province
Mission of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
Bendigo
Australia
