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Today’s Devotion Devotional Blog Devotion Library Help Subscribe Donate Today is a daily devotional that helps God’s people refresh, refocus, and renew their faith through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer. Today reaches hundreds of thousands of readers seeking spiritual growth via the Web, email, print, and mobile. Learn more → ← May 14, 2024 → Using Our Resources for the Kingdom Scripture Reading — Luke 16:1-15 Use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.” — Luke 16:9 Pause Play May 14, 2024 Larger Text Smaller Text Print Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share by Email The parable of the shrewd manager is one of Jesus’ most puzzling teachings. It can seem confusing because the dishonest manager is commended for acting shrewdly. But this does not mean Jesus approves of theft and dishonesty. In this parable Jesus is challenging us to be resourceful with an eye to the future. With a shocking illustration that grabs people’s attention, Jesus teaches a practical way of storing up treasures in heaven. Rather than simply gathering our earthly wealth for ourselves, he is saying, we should use our earthly wealth to make an impact for the kingdom of God. This parable is sometimes called a crisis parable with an end-time meaning. In that way it is similar to Jesus’ parables in Matthew 25 about being watchful and ready at all times to use our resources for God’s kingdom and to show his love to our neighbors. There are hints in this parable about building relationships too. Could it be that the friendships we make on earth will stretch on into eternity? Could it be that making friends with homeless and hungry people will lead to fruitful fellowship with them in the new heaven and earth? We may need to grow in our understanding of what eternal life will bring. The way we live today will follow us into eternity. Lord, we have many questions about eternal life. Help us to see that it will be better than anything we can imagine! Amen. Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share by Email About the author — George Koopmans George Koopmans has served as an ecumenical chaplain at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, since November 2021. Prior to entering into chaplaincy, George served as a pastor to two congregations—one in Minnesota (Luverne), and the other in Medicine Hat. George and his wife, Emily, have four adult daughters and three grandchildren. Hiking, biking, and birdwatching are his favorite hobbies. Start your day with quick daily devotions. See God’s love, power, presence, and purpose in your life every day! Today Links Today’s Devotion Subscribe Where to Listen Devotional Library Devotions by Topic Devotions by Scripture Monthly Issues Daily Devotional Blog Blog Posts By Topic Donate HelpAuthors Contact Us Where to Listen Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Where to Subscribe TODAY Daily Emails TODAY iOS App TODAY Android App Alexa "Daily Briefing" In Other Languages 每日箴言 (Chinese) Cada Dia (Español) Today Daily Devotional is brought to you by: United States Office 1700 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Phone: 616.942.9383 Toll-Free: 800.626.3060 Canada office PO Box 5070 Burlington ON, L7R 3Y8 Canada: 905.336.2920 Canada Toll-Free: 800.263.4251 Other programs from ReFrame Ministries: © 1950–2024 ReFrame Ministries . All rights reserved. Privacy Policy / Sitemap User Experience Design by Justin Sterenberg Web Development by Build For Humans Close panel Today’s Devotion Devotional Blog Devotional Library Help Subscribe DonateWhere to Listen Authors Monthly Issues Contact Us...