We must interpret the verses of the Bible in context and realize that it is the will of God that we seek, we cannot bear it. Stewardship Bible verses or other Bible verses are important to followers of Jesus because they could lead them to the abundant life that Jesus promised.
Christians are stewards of God’s resources. We become better stewards when we learn to manage God’s way with anxiety, confidence, temptation, people, and when we to confess our sins to Jesus regularly.
Memorizing Bible verses helps us handle the affairs of daily life God’s way. That’s why I was thrilled, though amazed, when I discovered five stewardship bible verses in an attic that dealt with anxiety, trust, temptation, people, and confession.
Shortly after giving my life to Jesus the Messiah in 1985, I had a vision of an attic with five large colored boxes. Each box had a huge, bold print of the word attic. Below each letter was a word that began with that letter and a verse from the Bible. Many mornings while running, this image became more lucid.
One morning around 5:00 a.m. M., While jogging in Brisbane, Australia, the attic picture It was so vivid that I went back to my hotel to try to process what was happening. At the hotel, I transcribed the vision.
As I reflected on this vision, I realized that it was referring to my daily walk with Jesus. It seemed to be the foundation of a structured way to have extra time with the Lord. I felt that my attic was a way for me to regularly retreat to see the hand of God in the moment.
Here are five words in five boxes in my attic, each with its stewardship Bible verse:
- Anxiety – Philippians 4: 6-7
- Trust – Proverbs 3: 5-6
- Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13
- Inner Focus – 1 Samuel 16: 6-7
- Confession – 1 John 1: 9
Anxiety
Two or three times a day I check to see if events are overtaking me and if I am turning around or anxious. Maybe I’m in a stressful meeting or working with a tight deadline.
When I feel anxious, I withdraw to a quiet place, often the bathroom, and reflect on Philippians 4: 6-7. These verses remind me not to be anxious but to pray, thank God, give him my worries and he will give me deep peace.
I present my situation to God, I ask him to help me accept where I am, what I have and give me peace to face it. The goal is your peace, not a solution to the problem. Remembering these verses several times a day, praying and believing in them helps me see alternatives. It is difficult to evaluate situations when you are tense and anxious.
Confidence
This is my great challenge. I try to do things in my own strength instead of leaning on Jesus. That’s why every day when my activities challenge me, I often withdraw to assess how I am doing and remember Proverbs 3: 5-6. These stewardship bible verses tell me to trust and lean on the Lord, and he will make my way straight. This does not mean that I will get the solution I am looking for; simply that when I work for God’s goals, with his help, I do his will and obtain a peace that is difficult to understand.
Temptation
One of the great guarantees in the Bible is this biblical stewardship verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV):
No temptation has come upon you that is not common to man. God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your capacity, but with temptation he will also provide the way of escape so that you can endure it.
On a daily basis, I must remember that I cannot blame anyone when I fall. The devil did not “make me do it.” Faced with temptation, I pray this verse and ask God to help me see and follow his path. I know he’s there and I need his strength to override my carnal desires. Still, sometimes I reject his way.
Internal focus
When Samuel went to Jesse’s house to anoint the next king of Israel, when Jesse’s boys entered the room, Samuel saw Eliab and from his outward appearances thought that he must be the one. God told Samuel that he did not choose Eliab. God reminded Samuel that God looks inward but people look outward (1 Samuel 16: 6-7).
I have often withdrawn and prayed this verse, particularly when interviewing, counseling, or meeting someone. I know that outward appearances influence my thinking, so I must regularly seek God’s help to overcome this defect.
Confession
Happily, at the end of the day I review the events, go to the attic and remember 1 John 1: 9. I ask the Lord to show me the incidents that I must confess. I confess, I regret it and ask you to cleanse me. It does, as promised.
Summary
Being aware of these stewardship bible verses on a daily basis increases my awareness of good stewardship in all aspects of life, not just with money.
Frequent retreats to my attic to seek God’s guidance in responding to events allow me to live in the moment and increase my time with him.
The weather in my attic has shown me how to be more alert and respond to the Lord’s presence in daily activities.
I pray that my attic hurts you.
Copyright © 2012, Michel A. Bell
