by Prisca | 10 June 2022 08:46 am06
Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him belong all glory, honor, and praise, now and forevermore Amen.
Today, let us reflect on a powerful truth from Scripture: God entrusts His divine assignments to those who are faithful. While we often ask God to use us mightily, we must first examine whether our hearts are aligned with His values. Faithfulness is not only a moral virtue; it is a spiritual prerequisite for divine promotion.
Many believers pray earnestly, asking God to use them as He used great men and women in Scripture. But we must remember: God’s calling is not random. It follows divine principles. One key principle is this God promotes those who have already proven faithful with what they have.
Moses’ story is not just about leadership it’s about a heart committed to God’s people, even when it costs him everything. Raised in Pharaoh’s palace (Exodus 2:10), Moses had access to wealth, comfort, and power. But Hebrews 11:24–25 (NIV) tells us:
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.”
Before God called Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3), Moses had already shown compassion and justice by defending a Hebrew slave (Exodus 2:11–12). Although he acted rashly, his heart showed that he valued God’s people over worldly privilege. His 40 years in the wilderness were not punishment they were preparation.
Acts 7:35–36 (NIV) says:
“This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God Himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.”
God chose him not just for his ability, but because his heart had already aligned with God’s mission.
Many want to lead large ministries or be entrusted with wealth for kingdom work. But Jesus made this principle clear:
Luke 16:10 (NIV)
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
God evaluates our faithfulness in small responsibilities before releasing bigger ones.
Before David became Israel’s king, he was a simple shepherd. His role may have seemed insignificant, but God was watching. When lions and bears came for the sheep, David didn’t flee he fought to protect them.
1 Samuel 17:34–36 (NIV) recounts his testimony:
“When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth… The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.”
David’s courage and responsibility with sheep proved his readiness to shepherd a nation. Faithfulness in obscurity leads to favor in the spotlight.
We often pray like Solomon for divine wealth and wisdom. But the question is what are you doing with the little you already have?
Proverbs 3:9 (NIV) teaches us:
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”
Faithfulness includes sacrificial generosity. If God can’t trust you with small financial blessings, why would He entrust you with more?
The Macedonian churches are a great example. In their poverty, they gave beyond what was expected:
2 Corinthians 8:2–3 (NIV)
“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.”
Faithfulness isn’t measured only by actions it’s revealed in motives and sacrifice.
Paul, once a persecutor of the church, was entrusted with apostleship because he proved faithful after his conversion.
1 Timothy 1:12 (NIV)
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that He considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service.”
Faithfulness is what God sees not just potential or talent. Paul endured hardship, imprisonment, and persecution, yet he remained faithful. That’s why God expanded his influence across nations.
Whatever you are praying and hoping for be it ministry, resources, spiritual gifts, or leadership God is willing to give. But He is looking at your faithfulness today.
Galatians 6:9 (NIV) encourages us:
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Your faithfulness now is the seed for what you’re believing for tomorrow. Serve God where you are. Be honest, diligent, sacrificial, and loyal to His people. Whether in public or private, God sees and rewards faithfulness.
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” (Matthew 25:21, NIV)
Shalom. May God find you faithful.
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