Comparison of our resources can easily distort our understanding of stewardship. We may look at
someone with greater financial resources, more time, different abilities, or greater influence and assume
that stewardship is primarily their responsibility. Jesus turns our attention away from what someone else
has and toward what God has placed in our hands. The question for every disciple is this: What has
God entrusted to me, and am I using it faithfully for what matters to Him?
Put It into Practice: Identify one resource God has entrusted to you that may be underused—money,
an ability, time, property, experience, influence, or an opportunity. Ask, “Lord, how could this serve Your
purposes?” Then take one concrete step this week to put it to work.

Day 1 Matthew 25:14-30

Reflect: What does this parable reveal about the difference between success as the world measures it
and faithfulness as God measures it? About protecting God’s gifts and putting God’s gifts to work?
Apply: Where has comparison caused you to focus on what someone else has instead of faithfully
using what God has given you? What are you most likely to overlook as something entrusted by God?
Pray: Heavenly Father, thank You for all that I have – gifts, talents and resources. I ask for the courage
and wisdom to use these gifts according to Your purposes. May I be a faithful steward of the gifts, using
them to serve others and to glorify Your name.

Day 2 Luke 12:13-21

Reflect: At what point does God’s provision become spiritually dangerous for the rich man? Based on
the parable, what does being rich toward God actually look like?
Apply: Where has “a little more” become your automatic response to what you already have? If God
asked you what purpose your abundance is serving right now, how would you answer?
Pray: Lord, remind me today that my life is not measured by the abundance of my possessions, but by
the love and devotion I offer to You.

Day 3 1 Peter 4:10–11

Reflect: What does v. 10 tell us about why God gives gifts in the first place? How do Peter’s last words
in v. 11 keep stewardship from becoming either self-promotion or mere obligation?
Apply: What ability, experience, opportunity, relationship, or influence has God given you that you could
use to serve others more intentionally? How could God use any of those gifts for His purposes?
Pray: God, help me to faithfully steward Your grace in all that I do. Let my words and actions reflect
Your truth and bring all the honor and glory to You and You alone.

Day 4 Philippians 4:10-20

Reflect: What does v. 11 suggest about contentment as a spiritual practice rather than a personality
trait? Why might abundance require learning contentment just as much as scarcity does?
Apply: What comparison—with a neighbor, friend, coworker, or even people you see online—most
often undermines your contentment? What must change before you can be content in all situations?
Pray: Anchor my heart in Your strength so that my joy depends not on outer conditions, but on Your
unwavering presence. Grant me the peace to be satisfied with where You have placed me today,
trusting that You supply all I truly need.

Day 5 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Reflect: How does v. 8 challenge the assumption that God’s provision is primarily intended to increase
our comfort? What does this suggest about the purpose of God’s entrusting resources to us?
Apply: When God provides more than you need, what is your instinctive response—save it, spend it,
upgrade something, or ask how it could be used for others? What does that response reveal?
Pray: Thank You, Jesus, that You are able to bless me abundantly, so that in all things and at all times,
I have all I need. Let my life overflow with generosity, kindness, and faithful service.