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Accountable Men Part III

When a person is faithful these traits are seen clearly and concerning stewardship all of the persons resources are available to be used how God sees fit (including our money). Stewardship is not a self-centered or selfish, but rather selflessness which looks for opportunities to serve. Serving others and not for the sake of our own agendas or for our own glory. As faithful stewards we recognize the need to be what God has called for us in the earth – a reflection of his image, an explanation of him in the earth, the answer to someone else’s problem.  The work of the ministry is not about what we want to do and how we want to do it, but carrying out the assignment given to us through the “God-father” (God through the spiritual father/pastor). 

As believers we will not be judged for our sin, because that has been eradicated at Calvary, but on our works. We are going to hear our Heavenly Father say, “Well done…” or “Depart, I knew you not…”

Good stewardship is fueled by consistency, which is yet another faithfulness trait identified in “Accountable Men”. There is a need for us to be steadfast and unmovable. Not on an emotional roller coasters or a worker for God one week and the next week we don’t have time. Noah was consistent in the assignment God had given him. Although he had never seen rain, never built an ark or gone to the university majoring in zoology Noah was faithful to his ministry assignment. I can imagine the looks, stares, and the ridicule he encountered concerning the building of such a massive object. Noah was not deterred. The bible never mentions him being discourage or frustrated. He was a good steward of his time, resources and abilities. He worked faithfully to complete his assignment. 

Consistency feeds loyalty the last trait identified as faithfulness. Loyalty is often built over time; however that loyalty is tested and exposes the true heart of the leaders and or followers when a mistake is made. These days it doesn’t require a full out scandal. Any disagreement can test loyalty. I love the reference of the men in 2 Samuel who risked their life to fulfill just a mere desire of David. David is running and hiding for his life. He has been in battle after battle and he simply ask the question if he would ever drink again from the well of Bethlehem.  Those three men loyal to him and his vision broke through the enemy’s camp, putting their own lives at risk. The men had no thought for their agenda, no thought for their dreams or their lives but, to be the answer to David’s question.

I think the most interesting portion of the book speaks to having friends with those that you minister with. I have heard on a couple of occasions, other leaders make mention the needs as a leadership team to fellowship together. We don’t know each other as we should. I personally feel as if we are WORKING together we WILL get to know one another. While working you can’t help but spend time together. This would lend its self for further desire to fellowship outside the work. I believe that when everyone is not working it makes the workload unbalanced and requires more work and there is no time for fellowship. However, if we all join together the work doesn’t take as long and we can have more opportunities to fellowship. Apostle Chuck comes from a greater perspective of having a friend. One you can confide in. The bible tells us to confess our sins one to another. This can’t be done if there is no fellowship among the leadership or trust to expose our open wounds. I do believe this would be accomplished working alongside one another over time of course.