Today our “Wait, did He really say that” moment comes from John 16:15.

“All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. – John 16:15

Read that again…

“All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. – John 16:15

Let it sink in…

“All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. – John 16:15

If you were skimming or skipping – go back and read it three more times.

Now let’s break it down.

“All things”

Yes–you know what all means.

But what “all” are we talking about?

“All things.”

Things? What kind of things?

“All Things.” Ok–let’s be clear. Only the things that the Father has.

OH–those things!

I know, I’m being a little silly, and I don’t want to waste your time, but I really want this to sink in, for me and for you.

My Father, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, the One of whom it is said, “The earth is the Lord and everything in it,” all of His things belong to Jesus.

But what might be more staggering yet is His method of delivery.

Everything that Jesus has received as His inheritance the Holy Spirit will disclose to us.

It almost sounds like we’ll get to see His inventory list, but that’s as far as it goes. NOT TRUE.

Disclosure–Revelation–is God’s method of getting everything to us. Let me bring it closer. His WORD is his delivery system. We receive everything through His Word. Not just things for our head. Not just things for our body. But everything that can be had comes through the disclosure of God’s resources to us through the Holy Spirit.

It was by His Word He created the entire material world, so this is not limited to Spritiaul or intellectual property. It really means ALL THINGS!

A fresh look at Stewardship.

We tend to think of stewardship as being careful with the money (and we really only think about stewardship in terms of finances, don’t’ we) He has already put in our hands.

But Jesus exercised stewardship over a boy’s lunch. It was not His lunch, it was someone else’s stuff. He received it from the boy.

[Warning: The following conversation is fictional. These are not God’s actual words, but are meant to stir your faith.]

He looked to heaven and showed it to His Father. “Oh, Abba, look at this seed My young friend planted. What can you do with this?”

Father smiled down and said, “Bread, BE, Fish, BE.” And dinner was served.

Jesus knew about the bakery in heaven. You know, the one where they made enough mana for three million Jews six days a week for forty years. It’s a substantial operation.

And Jesus knew just how to tap God’s fish supply. Remember Peter’s boat, the one that almost sank.

Where did all the fish come from? It was something God had.

As was the coin that showed up in the fish’s mouth when Peter needed to pay his taxes.

He had oil for the widow’s pots, wine for a wedding in Cana, meal to outlast a famine in another widow’s pantry.

He had eyes for blind men.
He had hearing for the deaf.
He has words for the dumb.
He has legs for the lame.
He has new digits and extremities for those eaten away by leprosy.
He has freedom for the demon-possessed, and peace for their minds.
He has companionship for the brokenhearted.
He has anointing to pour out on those who would speak for Him.
He has Salvation for any and all who call upon His name.
He has direction for those who can’t find their way.
He has all things.

He’s given them all to Jesus.

Jesus through the Spirit will give it all to you.

That’s what you are stewarding. Not the ten-dollar bill in your wallet.

How are you going to help Him give away all His stuff?

– Mind blown –

Blessings,

Love you,

Ben