03/11/2026
Devotional: Day 3: Stewardship Through Influence
We live in a society that has constructed its own rules for obtaining wealth, rules that are not always aligned with the ways of God. Many modern approaches to success involve increasing reward through visibility, loudness, and self-promotion, often dismissing the biblical principle of quiet confidence and faithful service. Yet in Asenath, we encounter a woman who was influential, authoritative, and aligned—without spectacle.
Asenath was entrusted with authority alongside Joseph, not merely because of her position, but because of her character, discernment, and faithfulness. Scripture teaches that “it is required of stewards that one be found faithful”(1 Corinthians 4:2). Her stewardship extended far beyond material resources; it encompassed influence within her household, participation in governance, and the shaping of a spiritual environment ordered by God.
As the daughter of an Egyptian priest, Asenath was not unfamiliar with spiritual systems or the weight of religious structures. While the Kingdom she entered was new, the understanding of spiritual authority was not. Through covenant alignment, she was grafted into God’s redemptive plan, becoming part of what Scripture later describes as “one new humanity” in Christ (Ephesians 2:15). Her womb carried sons whose destinies would shape the future of Israel. Her influence extended beyond her generation, moving from cultural relevance to Kingdom relevance.
Kingdom economics is rooted in this often-overlooked principle: influence, whether direct or indirect, is a form of wealth, even when it is not publicly acknowledged. Scripture affirms this truth through the portrait of the virtuous woman who “considers a field and buys it… perceives that her merchandise is profitable” (Proverbs 31:16–18). Her diligence is quiet, but her impact is undeniable.
Christian women today are called to steward homes, finances, and resources with intentionality, not for applause, but with priestly devotion. Scripture reminds us that believers are being built as “a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God” (1 Peter 2:5). Work done within the home, when offered unto the Lord, carries eternal weight. “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men” (Colossians 3:23).
I once spoke with a group of mothers who felt their work at home was undervalued. I challenged them to view their identity through a heavenly lens. While some women are called to operate visibly in various spheres of society, the blessing of motherhood and domestic stewardship must not be diminished or abandoned. In the Kingdom, these contributions are not inferior; they are foundational.
The values celebrated by the world often stand in contrast to the values required in the Kingdom. Here is a Kingdom truth worth repeating: You do not need to be seen or known from a worldly perspective for your influence to be felt. As identity in Christ matures, there is freedom in knowing that presence and impact do not depend on visibility. Faithfulness releases authority.
Stewardship is not only about managing daily responsibilities; it is also about stewarding how you see yourself within God’s redemptive plan. Redemption comes with Kingdom benefits—forgiveness of sin, healing, new life in Christ, and participation in heaven’s work on earth (Colossians 1:13–14). It is not about what you can produce in your own strength, but what God releases through a surrendered life.
Christlike character positions believers for Christ-centered impact. As Asenath’s life quietly demonstrates, influence paired with faithfulness produces generational fruit.
Reflection: In what areas of your home, finances, or relationships is God calling you to steward with greater intentionality and faithfulness?
Prayer: Lord, teach me to steward all You entrust to me: my resources, my influence, and my authority, so that my home and my life reflect Your Kingdom purposes and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
Scriptures: 1 Cor. 4:2,
Prov 31:16-18, Lk 16:10-11,
1 Pet 2:5, Col 3:23-24