TRUST

We understand trust as assured reliance on someone’s character, ability, or strength. Trust is a very sensitive word. It is said that when it is broken, it will never be the same again. Once stained, it won’t be as pure as it has previously had been. Hence, this once in a lifetime opportunity of trusting and being trusted is very valuable.

We give each one a chance to be trusted. There are two kinds of stewards being trusted in today’s Gospel. Each is entrusted to their care the household of their respective masters. The wise and faithful steward gives the food rations to the other servants at the proper time; while the latter steward, abuses the servants, eating and drinking and getting drunk himself. It seems that there are always two kinds of stewards -- the worthy and the unworthy. A steward is either good or bad.

The Christ shows to us two options. We always have the choice how to handle the trust given to us by the other people or by the Lord. It is in our hands, our decision, whether we will be a faithful steward or unfaithful. In order to avoid the stain of brokenness, set your heart on the things entrusted to you. Give importance and focus on the things under your care.