FAITHFULNESS

FAITHFULNESS

TITLE:  FAITHFULNESS THAT GOD REWARDS

FOCUS WORD: FAITHFULNESS

FOCUS VERSE: Matthew 25: 21 - Well done, good and faithful servant!  You have been faithful with  few things; I will put you in charge of many things.

DECLARATION: My faithfulness in small things qualifies me for greater responsibility today.

God measures faithfulness before He measures fruitfulness:  In the parable of the talents, the master first appreciates the faithfulness of the servants.  Heaven celebrates faithfulness before it celebrates success.  Man looks at visible results, but God looks at consistent obedience.

1 Corinthians 4: 2 - Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
Luke 12: 42 - And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
Psalms 101: 6 - I will look with favour on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me: he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.

God rewards stewardship before He rewards achievement.  

Small assignments prepare us for greater responsibilities:  God’s Kingdom grows through stewardship and management.  David was given sheep to nurture and his faithfulness promoted him to a position to look after God’s people.  Joseph was given charge of a prison before he could govern Egypt.  Philip served at tables before he was entrusted with conducting a crusade.  

Zechariah 4: 10 - For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plum line in the hand of Zerubbabel.
Proverbs 28: 20 - A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

You may be appointed to a very small position in your job, but your faithfulness will bring in appreciation and promotion and step by step you will climb up the ladder to great heights.  In your family life if you are faithful in your duties and responsibilities, God will enlarge you.  

Faithfulness means remaining constant even when no one notices: Anyone can be faithful when there is applause.  True faithfulness continues when recognition is absent, no accolades are received, when progress is slow.  Faithfulness is choosing obedience without demanding immediate results.  

Hebrews 10: 35 - Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.

Faithfulness is sustained by conviction not compliments.

The greatest reward is the Master’s commendation:  Well done, good and faithful servant - there is no greater reward than this - the words spoken from the mouth of Almighty God.  Do everything with a good attitude to please the Lord Jesus, because one day we will have to be in front of Jesus to settle accounts.  The final evaluation is going to take place before the throne of God.  Will we be appreciated at that time?  Live for the smile of the Master.  

2 Timothy 4: 7 and 8 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness.
Colossians 3: 23 and 24 - Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.

Take a strong decision today - I will be faithful in everything I do, in all areas of my life.  Be faithful in your family, be faithful in prayer, be faithful at your workplace, be faithful in your ministry, be faithful in little things.  Do not seek big platforms, instead seek faithfulness in the little things.  May the good Lord give us the grace to finish the race in a fitting manner that we may be called good and faithful.



GOD BLESS YOU ALL!