Investing What God Has Entrusted to Us
Reflections for Stewardship Month 2025
This November, as we prepare our hearts for a new year of ministry and look ahead to 2026, we pause to reflect on what God has entrusted to each of us. Time, talents, worldly resources, and opportunities—these are gifts from a gracious Father who calls us to use them for His glory.
In Jesus’ parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), each servant received a trust according to his ability. The master’s expectation was simple: “Invest what I have given you.” The reward for faithful stewardship was not measured by size or success but by faithfulness— “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The same word speaks to us today.
Money for Mission – Investing in Eternity
Our every earthly resource—money, skills, possessions—can serve an eternal purpose when placed in God’s hands. Christ calls us to see it as a tool for mission. The treasure we store up in heaven is not measured by our bank balance but by how we use earthly means to advance God’s kingdom.
Our giving could become a confession of our faith. Each dollar offered to mission, each hour given in service, is a declaration: “My life and my resources belong to the Lord who redeemed me.” The believer’s joy is not in possessing, but in participating—in joining God’s work of salvation as His steward.
We are reminded, too, that God is no debtor to anyone. When we give, we are not losing but investing—investing in eternal returns that moth and rust cannot destroy. As Saint Paul wrote, “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Cor 9:8).
By Faith We Serve – Staying Faithful When No One Notices and When You See No Results
We are called to persevere in unseen service. Many of God’s servants labour quietly—teaching children, caring for the sick, maintaining the church, praying for others—often with little recognition or visible fruits. Yet Scripture reminds us, “Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matt. 6:4).
Faithfulness in hidden places is the truest test of the heart. When we see no results, God calls us to remember that success is His work, not ours. Like the sower who scatters seed, we do not control the harvest. Our calling is to plant faithfully, trusting that in God’s time He will bring growth. This faith keeps us steady when ministry feels unnoticed or fruitless. It lifts our eyes from results to relationship—our relationship with the Lord who first served us.
Looking Ahead – Planning for 2026
As a congregation, Stewardship Month is not only about finances; it is about alignment—aligning our lives, priorities and plans with God’s mission. Each of us is called to ask:
- What talents, gifts and worldly resources has God entrusted to me?
- How might my skills, time and worldly possessions serve His Church and community in 2026?
- Where might I be called to give, to serve, to encourage or to lead?
So let us take this month to pray and plan: to review what God has placed in our hands and to seek His wisdom on how best to use it. The goal is not merely to meet needs, but to participate in God’s eternal purpose—to make disciples, proclaim Christ and serve our neighbours in love.
Stewardship is not a duty to perform but a relationship to live. We belong to Christ; therefore, everything we have belongs to Him. As we plan for 2026, may we walk together in faith, investing not just money but our whole selves in the work of His kingdom.
Reflection
We are not owners but stewards of all that we have. We give because God first gave. We serve because Christ first served. We invest not for gain but for love of God—to see His kingdom comes and His will be done.”
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