Stewards of the Gift of Life

As I traveled on the road today, I felt delighted to see the sunlight, the trees and smell the fresh scents of the last days of Spring. Life in Christ feels good. My mind reflected on the news headlines that grabbed the nation’s attention a few months ago. Everyone was riveted to the news, as the last days of Terry Schiavo unfolded. When considering the question of the right-to-life, the Christian has to comprehend and respect Christ as the Source and the Owner of all life. The unbeliever has willingly decided to retain the right-to-life decision as his or her own. Ultimately, such a person has relegated that decision to the devil. The Christian, on the other hand, has relegated that decision to God – a wise decision (Genesis 2:7). After His resurrection, Christ also gained ownership of death. In all matters pertaining to life and death the Christian must consult God and not the courts or the politicians. As stewards of the gift of life, we understand that Christ has the final decision on the right-to-life. We must be faithful stewards of the gift of life.