THE ALPHA FREQUENCY #704 - THE POWER OF STARTING SMALL: THE STEWARDSHIP SECRET
Kia ora. After looking at "The Snap" and how the world is shifting, a question often comes up: What are we supposed to do in the meantime? It is easy to get caught up in waiting for a big event and forget that there is important work to be done right now. I believe the secret to a thriving life in Taitokerau is found in a very old story about how we manage what we’ve been given.
The Story of the Three Workers
Ihu (Yeshua's name in the Paipera Tapu) told a famous story about a master who went on a journey. He gave three of his workers different amounts of money to look after. Two of them went straight to work, using what they had to create more. But the third worker was afraid. He dug a hole and buried his share in the dirt because he didn't want to take a risk or make a mistake.
Use It or Lose It
When the master returned, he was thrilled with the two who had grown what they were given. But he was disappointed with the one who buried his gift. This story isn't really about money; it’s about the "life force" or Mauri that is in our hands. Whether it is our time, our health, our skills, our wisdom, or our faith, these things are meant to be used and grown, not hidden away in a hole.
The Trap of "One Day"
I often see people waiting for "the right time" or "enough money" before they start their mission. But the rule of the universe is simple: if you are faithful with a little, you will be given more. If you wait until you have "enough" before you start being a good manager, you might find that the "little" you have starts to leak away.
Direct Teaching of Ihu
"For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away." (Matthew 25:29, Ethiopian Bible English Version)
Original Source (Ge'ez): ለእለሂ ቦሙ ይሁብዎሙ ወይወስክዎሙ፤ ወለእለሰ አልቦሙ ዝኩኒ ዘቦሙ ይነሥእዎሙ።
Te Reo Māori: Ki te tangata hoki kua whai taonga, ka hoatu ano, a ka nui noa atu ana: ki te tangata ia kahore ana e whai, ka tangohia i a ia ana mea hoki.
Managing the Master’s Assets
I believe we have to stop seeing ourselves as owners and start seeing ourselves as caretakers. Everything we have, our land, our kids, our talents, belongs to the Source (God, Io-Matua-Kore). Our job is to "steward" them, which just means looking after them well. When we do this, we stop being victims of a "leaky bucket" economy and start building a foundation that lasts.
Starting Small in the North
The future of the North isn't going to be built by one giant project from the outside. It is going to be built by whānau who decide to be faithful with what is in their hands today. Maybe it’s a small garden, a new skill, or simply being a better neighbour. When these small acts of care are added together, they create a massive wave of life for our whole region.
Lift Your Head and Work
I challenge you to look at what you are currently "burying" out of fear. Are you hiding a talent because you're afraid of what people think? Are you sitting on a great idea because you don't feel "ready"? Take it out of the dirt. Start small, be faithful, and watch how the Creator begins to multiply your efforts. The thriving land is built by those who are brave enough to use what they have.
