The Steward Belongs to Another Kingdom

My identity as a Steward has developed along with the sense that I do not belong to this world.  It is a feeling of being a stranger here - an alien, as the stranger in a strange land  (1 Peter 2)...of not being a native.  I mean to say, my physical existence in time and space is as though I do not belong here because my soul belongs to another dimension.

This was brought home to me especially when my son, Tyson, died and I realized he was alive in eternity and I was caught here in time and space.  That was the moment the Master spoke, "but you are eternal, for you have my life in you.  Zoe is the life force of God and it was given to you the minute you were born again."  "I have come that you might have Life (Zoe) and have it more abundantly."

So, I have a strong sense that I am eternal one even as I walk in time and space.  Without that reality, being a steward would not make sense.  The mystical world view belongs to two of my favorite authors, Blake and Pascal who are able to blow holes in the philosophies and kiingdoms tied to this world which are possibilities only in this world and can extend no further.

When Satan offered the "kingdoms of this world" to Jesus he could only offer powers, ideas, things that are corruptible, culpable and passing away.  Dust.  For all kingdoms are being shown up for what they are today as we watch the news.  There is only One Kingdom and there is only One God.  There is no other.  Satan is no god but a defeated foe who only works with deception - smoke and mirrors.

I was so aware of my own emotional response to the Royal Wedding - a longing for a kingdom where a beautiful King and Queen  govern with love and equity - peace and justice.  That is the longing in every person for that land, that place...that garden wherein all are safe, beautiful and free from dangers.  Even deeper is to be that king or queen.

But, even kings and queens are under stewardship training until they are given the right to rule.  The Steward is in training for rulership.  How one responds to the tasks and assignments in the earth as a good steward, will determine the placement in the Kingdom one day.  Luke 19:12