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)
