God is the Owner and We are His Managers!

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” -  Matthew 25:23 NIV

We should not take in charge of many things right away, if we cannot even be faithful with a few things. Of course, this makes sense in every situation, whether in ministries or with worldly materials. However, we should use worldly materials, for the glory (1 Corinthians 10:31) and the kingdom of God since the word of God states: “The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.” (Psalm 24:1)  This means that we are His managers, so we must not use them for our worldly passions, for the word of God states:

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. (1 John 2:15-17)

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

Like Matthew 6:20 states, we should store heavenly treasures up, while we are on the earth, We can do this by serving one another, for Jesus says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

Therefore, since Matthew 6:33 NLT and Philippians 4:19 NIV state: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus,” let’s set our hearts and minds on the kingdom of heaven to be the managers of God in everything that He has given us, for our citizenship is in heaven! (Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:1)

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:31)