OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL-SUNDAY-21/08/2016-BE FAITHFUL-BY PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE
BE FAITHFUL
Memorise
Moreover it is required in stewards, hat a man be found faithful. 1st
Corinthians 4:2
Read
Luke
12:37-44,
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when
he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird
himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
38 And
if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them
so, blessed are those servants.
39 And
this know, that if the Goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would
come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken
through.
40 Be ye
therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
41 Then
Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
42 And
the Lord said, who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall
make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due
season?
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he
cometh shall find so doing.
44 Of a
truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
KJV
MESSAGE
One of the reasons why God saved us is that
He wants to partner with us in His kingdom. God is in search of faithful men,
He is looking for people who will produce fruits of righteousness within and
without. Faithfulness in the discharge of whatever assignment God has given us
is a proof that we are partners with Him. Our assignments must be done in a
manner that will bring glory and honour to Him. As teachers of the Word, we are
not permitted to teach what is convenient; we have to teach the absolute Word
of God. As pastors in our churches, it is required of us to be found faithful
and have a good oversight over the flock of Jesus. As co-labourers in the
vineyard, we must not do anything without the Master’s instruction. We must do
it according to His prescription. There are many people today who are in
ministry but are running it as convenient. This will not meet the requirement
of the Owner of the work when He comes with His reward. Ministers of the gospel
must make effort to have a good conscience and to earn trustworthiness on the
part of those they are presiding over.
As children of God, we must be in the
business of building His Kingdom in expectation of His return. We are stewards
of the Most-High God and much trust has been committed into our hands. The work
of God must not be handled anyhow. It should not be seen as something that
should be done with indulgence. The expectation is much and one must be faithful
and wise so as to be rewarded. No matter the difficulties one meets on the way,
one must forge ahead as a Christian soldiers and fulfil the ministry which has
been committed into his hand.
“He that is unjust,
let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and
he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him
be holy still.”
Revelations 22:11
It is the motive with which you desire to do
things that will be judge. By the time the hour of reward comes, there will be
different levels of reward for different people based on how they have fared in
the business of God. By the time Jesus returns, He will not return
empty-handed. This is why those who are lazy need to challenge themselves to do
something profitable before it is too late. Hard work is expected and those
living a life of holiness must continue to strive for a life that glorifies
God. You cannot deceive God, you cannot cheat God. I can assure you that
whatever you do for God, He will reward you in due season. Nobody trades with
God and loses. Nobody partners with God without having something great to show
for it. God is always faithful to His word and promises. I always pity those
who expect their reward to come from their spiritual head. It is very possible
for the General Overseer to forget you and your labour of love. He may not even
know you are somewhere working. He sees only what is within his range of
vision, but there is a God who sees beyond the reach of any General Overseer or
Senior Pastor.
“Be not deceived; God
is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”
Galatians 6:7
If you are praying, remain faithful in your
prayer ministry. If you know how to praise God keep on praising Him. If you
know how to give quality offerings, keep it up. Keep on paying your tithe. I
can guarantee you that your reward is coming.
Prayer Point
Father, please help me
not to be found wanting in faithfulness in Jesus’ name.
Bible in one year
Isaiah 43:1-45:13,
Psalms 38
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