The good & wise steward - a true story

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If you're at all familiar with the parables of the New Testament, you'll remember the story of the three stewards who were given talents (money) and told to manage what they were given. They would be rewarded according to how they managed that money. Two of the stewards were able to increase the money through shrewd investments and/or business acumen. The third was afraid he'd lose the money, so he simply sat on it, earning nothing, but losing nothing. The two were rewarded greatly for their abilities while the fearful steward lost even the little he'd received because he hadn't used his talents wisely (a reasonable metaphor, I think). Now comes the story of John Ferguson who died two years ago. The man lived in a trailer on a 250-acre family farm. He wore faded overalls, drove an old truck full of scrap metal, and regularly stopped at the local coffee house for a coffee and a visit with a friend. Most thought he was somewhat eccentric, but no one had any idea at all the degree of stewardship the man had. At least, not until probate on his estate was complete and the heir to his estate was notified of its value. Here's the amazing story. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_601869.html What do you think of this man? Isn't it a shame no one really knew him? I wonder how lonely he was, or even IF he was? I would love to be able to do something like this for a worthy organization - whether through direct giving or inheritance. How about you?