*Stewardship Under Divine Ownership*
> “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV)
God’s accountability does not come from insecurity, but from ownership. He is the giver of every seed, every gift, and every calling. What we carry is not self-made—it is heaven-entrusted.
_“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof…” — Psalm 24:1_. Because God is the Owner, everything we have belongs to Him. Our lives are not platforms for self-glory but vessels for divine purpose. Accountability is simply the Owner asking the steward, “What have you done with what is Mine?”
_“A man’s gift maketh room for him…” — Proverbs 18:16_ God has given gifts to men—not to be hidden, but to be used. These gifts are tools for impact and victory. We are not just called to possess them, but to operate in them and overcome through them.
_“Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…” — Luke 12:48_. With every seed comes expectation. With every calling comes responsibility. God’s accountability is the measure of His trust—it reveals that what He placed in you carries eternal value.
_“Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” — Matthew 25:21_. The goal is not mere preservation, but multiplication. Faithfulness is proven in what we do with what God has given. In the end, the reward is not for having—but for stewarding well.
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin