There’s nothing like the first time your parents go away for the weekend and leave you to take care of the house. Yes, the sense of freedom is exhilarating, but there’s nothing like the validation of being trusted with such a big responsibility. And one of the reasons they trust you with the responsibility is they’ve equipped you to handle yourself – and the house!

This week, we’re pausing our Psalm 23 series to look at an important passage from 2 Corinthians to reflect on one of the primary responsibilities of disciples of Jesus, and why we can be confident in our ability to accomplish it.