Day 1: Everything Belongs to Him

Reading: Psalm 50:7-15

Devotional: We often live as though our possessions, time, and talents are truly ours. Yet Scripture reminds us that God owns everything—"if I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it." This truth should liberate us, not burden us. When we recognize we're merely managers of God's resources, the pressure to perform disappears and purpose emerges. Your bank account, your schedule, your abilities—all are His, entrusted to you for kingdom purposes. Today, take inventory: What has God placed in your hands? How are you managing it for eternal impact? The shift from ownership to stewardship transforms everything. When we hold things loosely, God can work powerfully through us.



Day 2: Shrewd for the Kingdom

Reading: Luke 16:1-13

Devotional: Jesus commends a dishonest manager not for his dishonesty, but for his shrewdness—his calculated, wise, clever action. The stinging rebuke follows: "The people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of light." We plan meticulously for retirement, careers, and earthly security, yet approach eternity casually. What if we applied the same strategic thinking to kingdom matters? What if we were as calculated about soul-winning as we are about wealth-building? God isn't asking for dishonesty; He's calling for intentionality. Be astute with your resources. Be wise with your time. Be clever in making eternal investments. The question isn't whether you're shrewd—it's what you're being shrewd about.



Day 3: Faithful in Little, Trusted with Much

Reading: Luke 19:11-27

Devotional: "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much." God watches how we handle small assignments before entrusting us with greater ones. Are you faithful with the $20 in your wallet? He's watching. Are you reliable with the fifteen minutes you could spend in prayer? He's taking notes. Are you stewarding well the single talent He's given you? Your promotion is pending. We often pray for more—more influence, more resources, more opportunities—while neglecting what's already in our hands. God's economy operates on faithfulness, not feelings. The widow's mite meant more than the rich man's abundance because she gave from faithfulness. Today, be faithful in the small things. Water the seed He's planted in you. Your "much" is connected to your stewardship of "little."



Day 4: Building Eternal Friendships

Reading: Luke 16:9; Matthew 6:19-21

Devotional: "Use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings." This perplexing instruction becomes clear when we understand: invest in people, not portfolios. Every dollar spent on kingdom advancement, every hour invested in discipleship, every talent used to point others to Christ—these build eternal friendships. One day, someone will open their mansion door in heaven and say, "Come in, friend. I'm here because of your faithfulness." Your generosity funded a missionary who led me to Christ. Your service in children's ministry planted seeds that blossomed into my salvation. Your faithful giving built the church where I encountered God. Earthly wealth evaporates, but transformed lives last forever. Who will welcome you home?



Day 5: Always Faithful—Semper Fi

Reading: Matthew 25:14-30; 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Devotional: One day, every believer will stand before Christ at the judgment seat. Not for salvation—that's secured—but for accountability. Every record of your management will be reviewed: what you did with your time, your talents, your treasures. The only words that will matter in that moment are: "Well done, good and faithful servant." Not "well said" or "well intended" or "well planned"—well done. Faithfulness isn't perfection; it's consistency. It's showing up. It's being available. It's saying yes when God calls. Paul declared at life's end, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Today, commit to being "Semper Fi"—always faithful. Not because you're earning salvation, but because you're grateful for it. Let eternity, not earthly success, measure your life.



Reflection Questions for the Week:

-In what area of my life am I being more shrewd for earthly things than eternal things?
-What "little" has God entrusted to me that I need to be more faithful with?
-How can I use my current resources to build eternal friendships?
-What would change if I truly believed everything I have belongs to God?
When I stand before Christ, what do I want Him to find in -my management records?