One of the best professions in the world, in fact one of the most ancient professions that has been, that is, and that will still be, is the accounting profession. When God created man, He gave him the instruction of being in charge of all things. In Genesis 2:15, the Bible says, “And the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” That was basically God saying, “I have made you stewards of this garden, and you are going to give account of everything you are in charge of.” He told Adam to eat freely from the trees except one (Genesis 2:16–17), to name every animal and plant (Genesis 2:19–20), and to care for his wife, Eve. Every evening, God would come to fellowship with him, a perfect example of stewardship and accountability.
Through scripture, God consistently required an account from those He placed in positions of trust: from Moses, who accounted for the materials used in the tabernacle (Exodus 38:21), to Joshua, who divided the Promised Land (Joshua 18:8–10). David acknowledged that everything he had came from God (1 Chronicles 29:14), while Elijah and Elisha were prophetic stewards held accountable for their faithfulness (1 Kings 17:1–5; 2 Kings 2:9–15). Even King Nebuchadnezzar, though a pagan ruler, was forced to give account for his pride and misuse of power (Daniel 4:30–33). The lesson is timeless; God never gives power, promotion, or position without demanding accountability. He gives stewardship, not ownership, and expects faithfulness in all things.
Jesus emphasized this in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30). Each servant was given resources according to ability, and when the master returned, he demanded an account. The faithful were rewarded, the unfaithful condemned. Life itself is a divine audit; we are all created as accountants, entrusted with talents, resources, and opportunities that will one day be examined before God (Romans 14:12). Some multiply theirs, others bury them, but the measure is not the size of the gift, it is faithfulness. As Proverbs 18:16 says, “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.”
That scripture is true in every generation. I once listened to Vusi Thembekwayo, a South African speaker whose gift is simply talking. He uses his voice to inspire, teach, and speak before great audiences at Oxford, Cambridge, and beyond, earning as much as $50,000 per hour. That is his gift making room for him. Yinka Ayefele, too, turned his singing talent into a global blessing, standing before kings and multitudes. It shows that different people have different capacities, but what matters is how we use what we have. May God help us to recognize the value of our gifts and use them wisely. Whether talking, singing, teaching, or leading, each of us is a steward. One day, the Master will return and require an account, and may we be among those who hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).
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I receive the grace for faithful and accountable stewardship.