Hey Clawson family!

Song:

Scripture: 

Matthew 25:14-15 (NLT)

“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities.”

Psalm 24:1 (NIV)

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”

Devotional:

Stewardship is often thought of as managing what God has given us—our time, talents, and treasures. But true stewardship starts with recognizing ownership. Before we can be good stewards, we must first acknowledge that everything we have ultimately belongs to God.

Psalm 24:1 reminds us that the entire earth and all that is in it belong to the Lord. This means that our finances, our abilities, our relationships, and even our very lives are not truly our own. We are caretakers, entrusted with God’s resources for His purposes.

When we embrace this truth, it changes our perspective. Instead of hoarding our resources or using them solely for personal gain, we begin to see them as tools for God’s kingdom. We manage our finances with wisdom, recognizing that we are merely channels of God’s provision.

We use our talents not just for personal success but to serve others. We invest in relationships with love and integrity, knowing that God has entrusted people into our lives for a purpose.

Jesus illustrated this principle in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). The master entrusted his servants with resources, expecting them to use them wisely and multiply them. The faithful servants who recognized their responsibility were rewarded, while the one who neglected his stewardship suffered loss.

When we recognize that everything we have ultimately belongs to God, it changes the way we handle our finances. Like the servants in Jesus’ parable, we have been entrusted with resources, and our job is to steward them wisely. Whether we have much or little, the question is not how much we own but how faithfully we manage what we have.

Journal:

In your journal answer the following questions

• Do I recognize that all I have belongs to God?

• Am I managing my resources—money, time, talents, and relationships—faithfully?

• How can I be a better steward of what God has entrusted to me?

Training

Challenge for Today:

Identify one area of your life—finances, time, or talents—where you can be a better steward. Take one intentional step today to manage it in a way that honors God.

Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting me with the gifts, resources, and opportunities You have provided. Help me to recognize that all I have belongs to You. Teach me to be a faithful steward, using everything for Your glory. Give me wisdom to manage my finances, time, and talents in a way that honors You. May I always seek to serve You first in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.