Testimony 1: A Faithful Banker

A faithful, prudent, and honest banker, now a powerful chief in the Pacific Asia section of an international banking corporation, was raised by his mother to be obedient to God and his parents. His mother, a retired missionary nurse, always sought first the kingdom of God, stressing the importance of honesty and humility. The bank's chiefs, observing his character, entrusted him with the highest responsibility for the corporation's assets.

• 2 Timothy 2:20-21: "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master..."
• Acts 5:1-11: "...You have not lied to men, but to God."

Testimony 2: Elder Kim

Elder Kim, a fisherman and businessman, suffered from a six-month fishing failure in 2000. He prayed with his pastor, "Father God, send me enough fish. If you allow me to repay all my debt, I will build a church for your glory."

The nets had only a 1.5m entrance, yet the fish entered one by one. The total catch brought in $600,000. He paid his tithe, repaid his bank debt, and completed his promised church.

Today's Scriptures

• Genesis 1:26: "...Let us make man in our image, in our likeness and let them rule over the fish of the sea..."
• Genesis 1:28: "Be fruitful and increase in number, fill the earth and subdue it. And dominate,..."

The purpose of God in creating us in His image is, above all, to dominate, steward and to rule over all the creatures as God made them all in the universe. We are only stewards of what God has entrusted us with.

The Earthly Life vs. the Eternal Life

• Job 1:21: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised."
• 2 Corinthians 4:18: "So we fix our eyes not on, what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

9 Months in mother's womb to live
70-80 years in this world to live
Eternity in heaven with Jesus

"God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." (1 Tim 2:4)

A Steward Faithful and Prudent

• Faithful: He who is honest and faithful enough to please God and God alone.
• Prudent: He who uses his talents well are trusted by God.
• Fruitful: One who yields abundant fruits according to what he was given, will glorify God and be a disciple of Christ. (John 15:8)

"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." (2 Chr. 16:9)

Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God!