Joining the Father’s Work: Entrusted for the Mission
God has entrusted resources to his people for the sake of his mission. But he is not after larger bank accounts or bigger gifts—he already owns everything (Psalm 24:1). What he desires most is the heart. In Matthew 28:18–20, Jesus makes clear what the mission is:
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
This passage is known as the Great Commission. A commission is not merely a suggestion; it is an instruction, a command. Stewardship of God’s resources, then, cannot be reduced to keeping money safe or tucked away. That was the mistake of the third servant in the Parable of the Talents, and it led to condemnation (Matthew 25:24–30).
There is something far more compelling. The Owner has a purpose. There is a mission to be carried out. Every financial resource entrusted by God is meant to be managed in a way that advances his kingdom—to take part in the eternal work of making disciples of all nations.
And this is one of the reason why generosity is so important. It fuels Great Commission work in our community and around the world.
When you give to your church, the gospel goes out. When you give to a Kingdom-advancing non-profit, the gospel goes out.
To be clear, God does not need human generosity to accomplish his plans. He is sovereign and lacks nothing. Yet, in his grace, he extends an invitation to give, to serve, and to participate in his mission. Why does he do this?
Consider a father inviting his young child to help mend a broken fence. Does the father need the child’s help? Certainly not. In fact, the child’s involvement likely slows the work down. But the invitation is not about efficiency; it is about relationship. The father delights in drawing his child close, teaching, shaping, and letting the child experience what it means to work alongside him. The father is not trying to take something away; he is giving something far greater.
This is the heart behind God’s call to generosity. Passages on money throughout Scripture reveal that generosity is not an optional add-on but the financial priority of the believer. It deepens the relationship with the Father, transforms hearts to be more like his, and provides the opportunity to actively join the work of reaching every tribe, tongue, and nation with the good news of Jesus Christ.
How does seeing money as God’s resource for his mission reshape the way daily financial decisions are made?
In what areas of life might generosity draw the heart closer to God and build deeper trust in him?
What step of obedience is God prompting with the resources he has already placed in your hands?
