Devotion for Friday, September 6, 2024

“He said to them, “Suppose one of you has only one sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath; will you not lay hold of it and lift it out?  How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath” (Matthew 12:11-12).  

God cares about all that He has made.  We are to care for what He has entrusted to us.  The principle here is very simple to understand.  Are you thinking of yourself and therefore unwilling to “break” the law as you suppose the law is to be upheld, or are you thinking of others?  This includes all things, creatures and creation itself.  This is a matter of adopting the character of Christ. 

LORD, You get to the heart of stewardship by challenging me to care for all that You have entrusted to me.  Regardless the day, You desire that I would do what needs to be done.  Lead me  in the way of being Your steward.  Lead me through all the challenges that will come my way and guide me according to Your purpose, having the spirit of Christ live through me with all that I do. 

Lord Jesus, of course I would care for a creature entrusted to me no matter the day.  Help me to never adopt an attitude that willingly breaks Your law but have a willingness to do what needs to be done no matter the situation.  Guide me by Your Spirit to humbly do what You give me to do each day.  May I learn how to be faithful in all situations.  Guide me today to be obedient to all that You command.  Amen.