Many people take great care to make sure
their resources are used well after they die. They set up trusts, write wills,
and establish foundations to guarantee that their assets will continue to be
used for a good purpose after their life on earth is done. We call this good
stewardship.
Equally important, however, is being good
stewards of our life story. God commanded the Israelites not only to teach
their children His laws but also to make sure they knew their family history.
It was the responsibility of parents and grandparents to make sure their
children knew the stories of how God had worked in their behalf (Deut. 4:1-14).
God has given each of us a unique story.
His plan for our lives is individualized. Do others know what you believe and
why? Do they know the story of how you came to faith and how God has worked in
your life to strengthen your faith? Do they know how God has shown Himself
faithful and has helped you through doubts and disappointments?
The faithfulness of God is a story that we
have the privilege to pass on. Record it in some way and share it. Be a good
steward of the story that God is telling through you.
A life lived for God leaves a lasting legacy. (RBC)
