Imagine being entrusted with a priceless heirloom, something meant to be preserved and passed down through generations. If neglected, it loses its value; if treasured, it becomes a lasting blessing. Our testimony as followers of Christ is much like that heirloom; as a sacred trust, we must steward it well.
Stewardship is the biblical principle that everything we have belongs to God, and we are entrusted to manage it faithfully. This applies not only to our time, talents, and treasure but also to our testimony, which is our witness for Christ in both word and deed. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, “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 faithful.”
We are stewards of the gospel. How we live, speak, and represent Christ reflects whether we are faithful in this responsibility. Jesus calls us to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) and commands us to be His witnesses (Acts 1:8). These are not optional roles but sacred responsibilities. If we compromise, remain silent, or live in fear, our testimony loses its impact. But when we live and speak boldly for Christ, we faithfully steward the gospel, pointing others to Him.
Jesus declares in Matthew 5:13-16 that His followers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. These metaphors highlight the nature of our testimony. Salt preserves enhances, and prevents decay. As believers, we are called to preserve biblical truth, bring godly influence, and awaken a spiritual thirst in those around us. But we become ineffective if we lose our distinctiveness, compromise, or blend in with the world. Light illuminates, exposes darkness and provides direction. A hidden light serves no purpose, just as a silent Christian fails to fulfill their calling. We must live boldly for Christ, shining His truth in a dark world. Like a lighthouse guiding ships to safety, our testimony should direct people toward Christ, not away from Him. As Charles Spurgeon said, “A Christian is either a missionary or an imposter.”
Jesus not only calls us to be His witnesses, but He also empowers us to do so. He declares, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Accts 1:8). We discover at least two key truths about our witness from this verse. First, the Holy Spirit empowers us. We do not share the gospel in our own strength but through the Spirit’s power. Second, our witness is for every sphere of life. Jesus’ commission consists of Jerusalem (home), Judea (community), Samaria (the marginalized), and the ends of the earth (global mission). We are sent here, there, and everywhere, and like a candle that loses nothing by lighting another candle, we do not lose anything by sharing Christ. In fact, we grow in our faith.
Carl F. H. Henry professed, “The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.” Being a faithful steward of our testimony means both living and sharing the gospel. How do we do this? For one, we walk the talk (Titus 2:7-8). Our integrity strengthens our testimony, while hypocrisy damages it. We need to speak boldly and with love (Colossians 4:5- 6; 1 Peter 3:15). We must share the gospel with wisdom, grace, and respect, always ready to give an answer for the hope within us. Then we must trust God with the results (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). Our role is to plant and water the seed; God brings the harvest. Like a farmer, we cannot force growth but must trust in God’s timing. Charles Spurgeon put it well, “It is the duty of the Christian to spread the truth, but the outcome must be left to God.”
Our testimony is a divine trust that must be stewarded wisely. Will you commit to being salt and light in your everyday life? Will you be an everyday missionary at home, work, school, and in your community? We can take a couple of action steps to help us effectively steward our testimony. First, identify one way to reflect Christ in your daily interactions. Then, pray for opportunities and boldness to share your faith this week.
I am living proof of what happens when someone takes their testimony seriously. A friend invited me to a vacation bible school for kids, where I gave my life to Christ. That decision shaped my commitment to seeing my family come to faith. I planted the seed, and ten years later, God brought the harvest. Our testimony, both in word and deed, is a sacred trust. As salt and light, we are called to reflect Christ’s love and truth, influencing the world around us and boldly proclaiming the gospel. Let’s steward it well. Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)!
Hola mi nombre es Niurka vivo en Dallas Texas, asisto a una iglesia cristiana y humildemente reconozco que no tengo gran conocimiento bíblico pero Dios ha tocado mi corazón y el Espíritu Santo, al cual oro para que me dé llenura de sabiduría y me guíe en caminos de rectitud, ciertamente me conduce a escudriñar las escrituras y así encontré su blog y con él he crecido en conocimientos de la palabra, de los propósitos de Dios en mi vida y de cómo fortalecer esta vida en Cristo. Le agradezco muchísimo este blog y exhorto a que siga apoyándonos a través de estas páginas para seguir instruyéndonos, consolidando esos altares, que como bien explica usted, a Abraham, los condujo a estrechar y conocer esa relación con nuestro Padre y Creador. Dios lo siga usando y bendiciendo. Bendiciones 🙏🏻🙏🏻