DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 2; Ezekiel 3:16 to 4:17; 2 Timothy 4
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Amidst the inflated claims by false teachers at Corinth and the flurry of untrue accusations against him, the apostle Paul countered that he was simply a servant of the Lord and a steward of the truth. His responsibility was to faithfully deliver what he had received from above. Our calling is the same. Despite ridicule or threats, when we faithfully declare the Word of God we are following in the steps of the greatest of servants who said to the Father, “I have given them Thy Word” (Jn. 17:14). —Mark Kolchin
Only this hour is mine, Lord—may it be used for Thee,
May every passing moment count for eternity. —Avis Christiansen