Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time?
Matthew 24:45
When I read this passage this morning it was speaking directly to me.
"Toni, my bond slave are you really shema"ing" me? Have you done all I've entrusted in and required of you? Are you feeding those around you who also are of my household with milk or meat? Are you providing that which they need to become strong? Have you taken advantage and acted in every opportunity?"
I can honestly say, no Lord I haven't. At least not all the time. I rely too much on myself to adequately feed others when opportunities present themselves. How will it come out when I try to share the knowledge and understanding I have. It never sounds sensible when I try to share what He's shown me. I know what I want to say but when it rolls of my lips it comes out all wrong. People will think I'm weird is another one I find myself using. I say I don't care but for some reason I have found myself stifled with this very thought more than once before.
Forgive me Lord. Bring me to the place where I no longer see me, only you in me. It's there that I will be able to feed as a faithful and sensible servant. Relying on my ability to feed others will only cause those around me to become malnourished.
Today I will be looking out for opportunities to feed. I pray as they come I don't reach into my storehouse but into His. Actually, I pray He empties my storehouse. (yes I said it and I hesitated in doing it).
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