Memorise: Moreover it is required in stewards, hat a man be
found faithful. 1st Corinthians 4:
Read: Luke 12:37-44, (KJV)
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.
Bible in one year: Isaiah 43:1-45:13, Psalms 38
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. Open
Heavens 21 August 2016:- Be Faithful
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. 21 August
2016 open heavens
Prayer Point
Father, please help me not to be found wanting in
faithfulness in Jesus’ name.
Open Heavens ckgod Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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