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Text Box: STEWARDSHIP - A DISCIPLE’S RESPONSE

Text Box: As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10

Text Box: Stewardship is part of our call to be a disciple of Jesus. Each of us must discern, accept and live out joyfully and generously the commitments, responsibilities, and roles to which each of us is called. Near the beginning of John’s gospel, we read about the calling of the first disciples. We can gain insight into true stewardship by examining the following passages. John the Baptist is standing with two of his disciples when Jesus is passing by. “Behold,” John the Baptist exclaims, “the Lamb of God!” Wondering at these words, his companions follow Jesus. They keep their eyes on Him, recognizing Him as the pattern they are called to follow. What are you looking for?” Jesus asks them. “Rabbi,” they say, “Where are you staying?” “Come and you will see.” They spend the day with him, enthralled by his words and by the power of his personality and authority. Then they go out and bring others to Jesus. We are also called to do this. Jesus not only calls us to Him but He also forms us and sends us out in His service. How will we respond?

Text Box: The call to be a disciple means we are called to a mission. Whoever wants to follow Christ will have work to do on His behalf—announcing the good news and serving others as Jesus did. Jesus’ call is urgent. He means it for here and now. There can be no delay. Jesus does not make a threat but only offers a loving invitation. The use of threats may bring results, but such a negative approach ultimately harms the kind of relationship He wants with us. Jesus wants us to accept His invitation freely, with a joyful heart even as it leads us to His Cross. We will not be discouraged because we know Jesus is with us in all our efforts to be like him in our service to others. Let us follow Jesus courageously, inviting other to join us.

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