The Assignment
In the previous weeks we have discussed the concept of our TRUST ACCOUNT and its relationship to our Personal Inheritance. We have been given our inheritance for a reason. God, the Owner of everything deposits into our Trust Account not only sufficiency for meeting our own needs, but possessions which are expressly for the benefit of others. Without His generous deposits, we would be hopelessly destitute.
As you will recall, our Trust Account is comprised of our “Portfolio of Possessions” and includes our: Financial Possessions, Personal Possessions, Relational Possessions, Spiritual Possessions, and Special Possessions.
As Trustworthy Administrators, God is counting on us as an integral part of His plan for meeting the needs of others around us. If we fail in our Trustee responsibility, the whole plan suffers. But as we faithfully respond and others faithfully respond, then God’s plan has a chance to function efficiently. How is your sensitivity level to God’s will as it relates to the needs of those around you?
Stop now, and ask God, the generous giver of all gifts, to help you match up the inventory in your Trust Account with the needs of those around you. What do you have that God would like for you to share with someone else? What could you transfer from your Trust Account into his or her Trust Account? Perhaps it would be as simple as sending a Text Message, a phone call, or an e-mail to someone to give him or her some timely words of encouragement. Perhaps you need to send someone a card of warm appreciation. Maybe it is something more tangible.
**Here Is Your Assignment**
1st Week . . . . . . . . .at least 2 Trust Account Transfers
2nd Week. . . . . . . . .at least 3 Trust Account Transfers
3rd Week. . . . . . . . . at least 5 Trust Account Transfers
4th Week. . . . . . . . . at least 1 Trust Account Transfer per day
You may even want to bake some cinnamon rolls or a batch of cookies for your recipient. When you make your delivery, you simply place the filled-out “Trust Account Transfer” slip on the plate of goodies, give it to them, smile, and tell them you just wanted to do it for them. If they can’t figure our what has gotten into you and inquire about the Transfer Slip, you may wish to take the opportunity to explain to them what you have been learning about sharing. If they insist on trying to reciprocate, ask them to simply pass on a good deed to someone else that week.
If you can’t bake goodies, you may want to try something else, e.g., pick up someone’s car and have it washed, buy a plant for someone’s office, or a lovely candle for their kitchen, or simply offer to take care of a couple’s kids without charge, so they can have a night, (or weekend) out. Or, you could send a creative “care package” to someone at college or in the military.
Remember, don’t concern yourself with the possibility of any compensating balance. That’s not your problem. Your concern is with joyfully making the transfers into the Trust Accounts of others.
Start making Trust Account Transfers a way of life – and then, hang on for the excitement and good memories!