Once a person recognizes that she is a steward, the reality of the Master grows larger not only as the One to whom she is accountable, but, also to whom she must look for daily direction. This means that the whole nature of the spiritual realm becomes relevant. The principles of heaven, commands and covenants, resources and perspectives are hers to work with. The Steward is to operate from the spirit realm in a physical world that is operating in a different system called the flesh.
The "whining complaint" I spoke of yesterday comes out of the operating flesh system and is a common experience of us earthlings. It is of note, however, that even in the world, it is not welcomed. As I was complaining about my "complaining" to a friend, he leaned directly over his food and said, "Do you think you are powerful enough to ruin God's day?" Both my complaint and my complaining are all focused on me. Getting my focus off me, who is not all that powerful anyway, is like a course correction.
Truly, the Steward's focus on Christos and His work changes the day. I know how to live in the earth all by myself with some degree of success. But, living in the earth from the living truth of heaven's realities requires a constant watch and attention to the Word, communication through prayer, and walking with the Spirit's eyes and ears.
Being a Steward requires a whole new set of realities.
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