I was reading a blog post earlier today from the Christian Leadership Alliance about wearing the lens of a steward. It reminded me of some things I’ve been pondering lately. What does it mean to be a steward of the gospel? How does being a steward of the gospel affect the way I live my life?
Last week I had the opportunity to volunteer for the week at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. If you’ve watched any news this week, then you’re probably familiar with the controversial ending when Dustin Johnson grounded his club in a sand bunker on the 18th hole and incurred a two-stroke penalty, taking him out of a three-way playoff. Challenging ending to an amazing week of golf.
I’ve become an avid golfer and golf fan and absolutely loved being around the game and so close to such great players. But the memories I’ve taken from my week revolve more around the people with whom I invested time. My prayer going into the week was to be the fragrance of Christ to those around me. I kept thinking about the fact that I was an ambassador last week; for Christ, for Campus Crusade for Christ and for Keynote. The way I did my job, how I interacted with people and I how I responded under pressure were all reflections of those I represented.
I love serving with Keynote in a “behind the scenes” role, but it was great to be out in the “real world” for a change. I found myself more apt to depend on God to use me each day. I was open to opportunities for spiritual conversations. I’m not sure I live each day like that. But I’m beginning to see that being a steward of the gospel and of God’s grace involves more sensitivity to His Spirit. And I also need to be prepared to tell others about the hope that I have in Jesus Christ. [1 Peter 3:15]
As Christians, we have the answers to the questions the world is asking. Let’s ask God to give us more and more opportunities to prove that we are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Question: What are you learning about the gospel and God’s grace these days?
Renae Nanney
Keynote
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