968 Eternally Shrewd - Luke 16:9

How shrewd are you with finances? How do we make the most of our resources?   And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. Luke 16:9 ESV   Notice how this guy was commended for stealing from the master to make friends for himself. Why would Jesus tell a story where this guy comes out ahead?   I can only conclude one thing. Notice that none of that money belonged to the manager. How much of your money belongs to you? Is your answer was "none," you'd be right. Everything belongs to God. We only get to manage it for a time.   Do we do a good job of using the wealth God has given us to make friends for eternity? I'd like to do a better job of using the wealth and resources.   What things come to mind when you ask the Holy Spirit this question today? How does he want you to use the resources he has given you? What more can you do? Can you buy a lunch or a coffee? Can you give more freely? What can we do to live like we know what God wants us to do?   Today, lets use the resources given to us by God for his glory. As you get ideas, do them. Then, join us in the Follower of One online community and share those ideas. Let us know what happened. Invite another believing friend to join you. Use the masters stuff to make friends for eternity, not just to get out of trouble.   Even if you're too busy, there are things you can do. You could make a gift to Follower of One. We have a matching gift donor who is matching new gifts (or new amounts given) to Follower of One through October 31, or until we receive an additional $25,000. Would you consider making a contribution? Your gift will be doubled as long as you are in that first $25,000 that we raise. Thanks very much.