By Dr. David O. Oyedepo
Serving
God is a most profitable endeavour. If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their
days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures (Job 36:11). Our rating in the kingdom
is a function of the quality of our stewardship.
As we already know, in this month of
July, we are dwelling on the pillar of Success, which is one of the twelve pillars
of this Commission. In this edition, we will be exploring the topic: “Engaging the Miracle Power
of Kingdom Stewardship!”
And whosoever of you will be the
chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the
Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his
life a ransom for many (Mark
10:44-45).
If you
obey and serve God, you won’t have to struggle through life. You will command breakthroughs
in all spheres of life. My life is a clear interpretation of the breakthroughs
that attend to those who care to serve God.
It is
therefore of utmost importance to understand what kingdom stewardship is all
about and what makes your stewardship acceptable. In God’s kingdom, only certified
servants become great leaders. That means, the greatest in the
kingdom are the greatest stewards (Luke 22:26-27).
What
is Kingdom Stewardship?
It is
a practical commitment to all forms of kingdom promotion endeavours. It means
being practically committed to the things of God.
It is
an engagement of your spirit, soul and body. It also means being overly excited
about the advancement of the kingdom and investing in it to prove your
commitment. That is what kingdom stewardship is all about. It is
not theoretical; it is not about saying it because others are saying it, no! It
is about being actively involved. In all
labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury
(Proverbs 14:23).
We
can look at stewardship from three perspectives:
v Spiritual Stewardship: It
is engaging in soul-winning and kingdom promotion prayers. You can raise a
prayer altar for the church in your home; when you do that, you are investing
spiritually in advancing the kingdom of God. Every spiritual investment is
recorded for returns (Hebrews 6:10).
v Physical Stewardship: This
involves taking practical steps to ensure things go well in the church. Your
little strength is being engaged in doing one thing or another in the church
and for the church.
What
do you get from physical stewardship? Your strength is renewed because you are investing your little
strength in God’s kingdom, so He multiples it back to you.
v Material and Financial Stewardship: Financial
stewardship involves putting in your finances in the building of churches as
God empowers you. You can purchase vehicles, chairs, musical equipments,
generators, decoration material and minister to the needs of others as you are
given the opportunity.
WE SERVE A “REWARDER” GOD
Recognise that stewardship is a choice, not a
gift. Every form of stewardship is highly “rewardable.” God is a “rewarder” of
them who diligently seek Him in whatever area they are involved.
...for he that cometh to God must believe that he
is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6).
You
don’t ever lose anything by serving God; you are investing into your destiny.
Nobody may see your seed in the ground, but when the fruit comes up, everybody
will see it.
God
has said that each one will receive his own rewards according to his own
labour. So, God is assessing your impute to determine your returns.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man
shall receive his own reward according to his own labour (1
Corinthians 3:8).
As
long as you are engaged in kingdom stewardship, in truth and in deed, God has
vowed that your war will cease. There are many people who are not fighting any
wars; they are living as “more than conquerors.” This is because they have won
their wars by Kingdom service.
Also
note that God does not delay His rewards; He comes on time. And,
behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according
as his work shall be (Revelations
22:12). God does not use people, He raises them. He
is not looking for whom to use, but whom to bless. So, your investment entitles
you to automatic returns.
Examples
of Supernatural Breakthroughs through Stewardship
Job
Job was a businessman and God called him His servant. Job emerged the greatest
of all men in his time. Even when he was challenged, he never disconnected.
Hence, he was colourfully restored and His star rose.
Daniel
Daniel
was a die-hard servant of God. He was
unruffled, standing strong for God and turning many to Righteousness.
Paul
Paul was the chief of the Apostles. He was shining
forth as a star from the platform of stewardship. He
was under an oath to serve and he served to the outermost. For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for
necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
(1 Corinthians 9:16).
What makes your Stewardship Acceptable to God?
Until
stewardship is acceptable, it is not “rewardable”. So, it is important to know
what makes your stewardship acceptable.
v Serve God Righteously: Serve
God with godliness. That is what makes service acceptable; not playing games. Therefore
we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may
serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear (Hebrews 12:28).
v Serve God Cheerfully: Whatever you don’t do joyfully cannot be
fruitful, because God loves a cheerful giver (Joel 1:11-12).
v Serve God willingly:
Stewardship without willingness is not acceptable. For if I do this thing willingly, I
have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is
committed unto me (1
Corinthians 9:17).
v Serve God Tirelessly:
Every reward answers at the end. If you give up
before your reward comes, you won’t get it. And let us not
be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians
6:9).
v Serve God Fearfully: All
of your investments must be from this platform. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding
have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever (Psalm 111:10).
v Serve God Diligently: Be
productive, don’t just be present. Seest thou a man diligent in his
business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men( Proverbs 22:29).
v Serve God Alone: Serving God will only be profitable when you
don’t add any other thing alongside your service to God. Because of the
pressures of life, a lot of believers seem to get distracted. ...thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him
only shalt thou serve (Luke 4:8).
The Power Of Stewardship
Kingdom Stewardship is very powerful and
it will take you to anywhere in life. If
they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their
years in pleasures (Job 36:11).
You
cannot serve God without knowing, and you cannot serve God without people
around you knowing. You cannot be a successful steward until you make yourself
of no reputation. You cannot be a successful servant except you remain small in
your own eyes. You must take upon yourself the form of a servant; that is how
leaders are made in the kingdom.
Nobody
ever outgrows stewardship. There is always something you can do to keep winning
the heart of God and changing levels continually. So, whether you are in
ministry, industry, politics or business, stewardship is the covenant platform
for supernatural breakthroughs! Grace to serve God continually and acceptably, receive it
today!
Prophetic
Blessings!
·
I
declare you, your family and all your endeavours blessed!
·
God
has ordained your early rising, and you must rise!
·
Your
struggles must end by today’s encounter!
·
This
day marks the end of all struggles in your life!
·
There
will be no more assaults in your family!
·
Every
arrow of the wicked targeting you, returns back to sender!
·
You
will not rupture your destiny through bribery and corruption!
·
Within
the next two weeks, your labour for this year must find rewards!
·
Before
they finish mocking you, you will be found on top of the world!
·
May
you never grow weary in stewardship!
·
You
will see your children’s children to their fourth generation!
·
You
will see your children reigning while you are still alive!
·
Feebleness
is rooted out of your life!
·
Cancer
is rooted out of your life!
·
From
now, you will begin to operate on Jesus’ frequency!
·
Although
nothing may seem to have worked hitherto, this month is taking you to your high
places!
·
Whatever
barrier is standing on your way, they are brought down today!
·
From today, no more molestation!
·
Receive grace for tireless engagement today!
·
The nature of a servant which makes a leader becomes your
portion!
·
From today, you will not be looking for who will serve you;
you will be looking for whom to serve!
·
By this encounter today, supernaturally, your star rises this
month!
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