Have you ever thought you were in charge, only to find out that you did not have any authority? It happens to us in our pride all too often. So, here is a quick reality check, you are not actually in charge of most things in this life. In truth, we have few things we can control. For example, our thoughts, the choice to be present, how well we listen, our work ethic, the boundaries we set, or the words we speak, just to name a few. However, You and I may have some stewardship that we have been given in our jobs, life as a spouse, parent, friend, servant, and ministry partner in church, or as a student. Yet, in the end, Jesus is the King of everything, not us, and we serve at His good pleasure. Consider Paul's teaching to the church in Corinth, "Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:1–2) We are not called to be successful and act large and in charge but to be humble and faithful with the precious things of God. Conflict ensues, however, every time we seek to pull Jesus off His throne and pridefully, ignorantly, and I will add, dangerously take the seat of authority in our lives or ministry. This is what religious leaders had done when Jesus confronted them in His day when he cleansed the temple. The problem is we can be, well, pretty dumb because of sin. As soon as Jesus entered the temple, He began to drive out those who were buying and selling in it. He is establishing who is really in charge of the worship in the temple of God. Jesus' action shows his rejection of the religious establishment of the nation who lifted up ritual for God over relationship with God, not once but twice. So maybe today we should take the time to examine ourselves too.
References:
Isaiah 56:7
Jeremiah 7:11
Pr 26:11–12
1 Jn 2:15–17
Titus 3:5
Jeremiah 17:9–10
1 Corinthians 11:27–32
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