“So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light.” Luke 16:8
There was a steward who handled a rich man’s investments. The rich man determined the steward was wasting his money and planned to fire him.
The steward could not do manual labor and did not want to beg for money. So he went to all the debtors of the rich man and reduced the amounts owed. In this way, he would gain their favor and help after he was ousted from his job.
The response from Jesus is amazing about the actions of the steward. He commended the steward for acting shrewdly and stated that most unbelievers are more shrewd than the sons of light.
Don’t ever think God wants you to lay down and let the world trample you! He wants you to use the techniques of the world to meet your needs.
This is why it is so important to be linked to the Spirit of God. He thinks and acts differently than you and will impart His unique wisdom to you in dealing with how to meet all your challenges.
God is unpredictable and controversial. He views justice and morality from a spiritual perspective. His ways can be very unconventional and opposed to the social and religious mores of society.
Jesus commended King David for taking the Holy bread from the temple to feed his companions.
Jesus told the disciples to cast their net on the other side of the boat and they caught an abundance of fish.
Jesus approved of the disciples reaping grain on Sunday which was forbidden by Jewish law.
Jesus paid the temple tax by telling Peter, His disciple, to catch a fish filled with a coin.
Jesus allowed Mary to rub an expensive jar of perfume on his feet just before He died.
No problem is too big for Jesus! But remember His ways are not your ways!
Hal Hollister Ministry 