I was an internal bank auditor for 20 years. As such I went to different branches and departments to ensure that customer and bank accounts were properly protected. I carefully reviewed bank records for accuracy. And I observed control procedures to make sure that losses were mitigated. At the end of each audit I made recommendations for improvement and prepared a report for management.
God invests in us. Each believer is given the Holy Spirit and a measure of faith. God expects us to protect the deposit of faith and allow the Holy Spirit to make it grow. How do we do that? We keep adding deposits of faith through obedience and trust. When we come upon any situation, if we depend upon God for direction and strength, a deposit of faith is made. When we face trouble, if we wait upon the Holy Spirit to work on our behalf, we make a deposit of faith. When we read the Bible and hear God speak to us and then we obey this truth, we make a deposit of faith.
II Timothy 1:14 says, “By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” God has given believers a deposit of faith. Like any investor, He expects a good return on His investment. But He has also given us the power to guard and grow our faith, through His Spirit. Those who have not yet believed in Jesus Christ, have not yet received this power and are left to struggle in their own strength. But this power is freely available to all who trust in Jesus.
Reluctant Retiree 