Friday, October 18, 2024

God's Principle of faithfulness

Broadcast 4188
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Matthew 25:23 (KJV): His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Larry became deeply envious of Sunday, who had grown into a celebrated figure known all over the world. He couldn’t understand why Sunday had become so great while he, Larry, had not—especially since they were once close, and he knew he was more intelligent, gifted, and talented than Sunday. Larry had always believed that God destined him for greatness, but all he saw in his life were struggles. Now over 45, he was facing what some might call a mid-life crisis, realizing that the success and greatness he had hoped for might never come.

As Larry reflected on what led people to their greatness, he noticed a principle that was missing in his life: faithfulness. Unlike Sunday, Larry had not been very reliable or consistent, especially in areas that didn’t bring instant gratification. He realized that God gives greatness, but one of the key principles in the kingdom of God is faithfulness in small things and in someone else’s work (see Luke 16:10,12). Unlike Sunday, Larry was too proud to commit to anything that didn’t originate from him.

There are many ways to achieve greatness in the world, but in God’s kingdom, greatness is only given to those who are faithful in little. When you are faithful with little, much will be entrusted to you—that is the kingdom way (see Luke 16:10,12). Many who rise quickly to fame or success without being tested in faithfulness often fall. It’s possible to create your own path to greatness, but if it doesn’t come from the Lord, you’ll have to sustain it by your own means, and eventually, those means will run dry.

Go into today remembering that God promotes those who have proven their faithfulness in the little things. Also remember that comparing yourself with others is unwise (2 Corinthians 10:12).

Prayer: Lord, give me the grace and wisdom to be faithful and consistent. Amen.
—Abraham Dami Arigi
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