Luke 16

"12 And if you have not been faithful in what is another man’s, who will give you what is your own?"

Perhaps this this how God determines whether to bless us or not? Are we trustworthy enough to handle our blessings well? If God blesses us with money, will we use the money wisely and for good purposes: If God gives us a job, will we conduct ourselves properly in our job? If God blesses us with a family, do we take the responsibility and care for our family?

And in all the blessings given to us, do we serve our master well? Do we use our money to help out those in need? Do we give God the money that belongs to Him? Do we remember to give our time for God away from our job? Do we prioritize our work before God? Do we keep our family in God? Are we an example of a good Christian family to shine for God?

Before having these blessings, if we are able to take care of someone else's money with integrity, if we are able to accomplish someone else's task with diligence, if we are able to take care of another's family; then God will see that we are ready to receive these blessings for ourselves, because we will be faithful in handling the blessings given to us and not let it become our stumbling block.