![]() Does this mean you're going to stand before thousands like Peter did on the day of Pentecost and preach the gospel? Maybe, but most likely that's not the case. The reason you're able to do this is because God has given you the Holy Spirit.so you can do this effectively. – Acts 1:8Įvery Christian (yes, that means you) is empowered with the responsibility of sharing the gospel and being a witness for Jesus. What has God equipped you with that you are now responsible for? Here are three to consider:īut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Since we are marrying power and responsibility together at the altar of stewardship it makes sense to understand what power and responsibility you have as Christians. What Great Power and Responsibility Have You Been Given? However, this requires us to take it a step further to understand what "great power comes great responsibility" means for Christians like you and me today. This is at the heart of what Jesus was talking about in Luke 12:48. And when you move out, you are expected to leave the property in a condition similar to when you moved in. As a renter, you must get approval before you make changes. As the owner you can make changes, upgrades.and most of the time do whatever you want to the house. It's the difference between owning or renting a home. As a steward, you are responsible to someone else, because what you have actually belongs to them. A steward is not an owner a steward is a manager.Īs the owner, you can do whatever you want with what is declared yours. If you are not familiar with stewardship it simply means taking care of, utilizing, and maximizing what God has given you for his glory and for the advancement of his kingdom. ![]() In other words, this verse is a verse of stewardship. Power along with anything else such as time, talents, treasure, opportunities-and everything God has given you-comes with a responsibility to take care of it. ![]() Regardless of the exact origin of this quote, we see that Jesus is making a comparison between what you have been given and your attitude towards it. ![]()
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