WEEKLY REFLECTION – 18 APRIL 24 BY DR TAN TEK SENG
“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.”
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Servants of Christ are called to be faithful in carrying out their duties with humility and diligence. They are not to seek recognition or glory for themselves but to focus on fulfilling the task given to them by God.
Evans is the founding pastor of Dallas’ Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship that has a membership of 10.000. Evans is the first African-American to earn a doctorate in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is considered a trusted man of God by many due to his unwavering commitment to preaching and teaching the Gospel, his leadership in promoting racial reconciliation within the Church, and his emphasis on living out a biblically-centered life. His depth of knowledge, wisdom, and ability to effectively communicate spiritual truths have earned him a reputation as a respected voice in the Christian community.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2 serves as a reminder to ministers that they are called to be faithful servants and stewards of the gospel message. They must be faithful, humble and obedient in delivering the message of salvation, accurately representing the teachings of Christ and the mysteries of God to the world.
“Your faithfulness makes you trustworthy to God.”