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.
