The Reward of Faithfulness

In the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus teaches about the reward of faithfulness and its importance to us as children of God. No matter the size of what we have, God looks for the right mindset and a faithful heart to it. In this piece, let us explore how being faithful not only bring rewards, but opens us to more of God's blessings.

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Jesus talked about the servants who wisely invested their talents and those who acted foolish with theirs. He was clear about the reward of faithfulness to those who do not complain or compare their talents with others. There is no excuse good enough not to use what God has given to you. Jesus said in John 15:2, "Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit."

Whether working for someone or the government, how faithful are you, even when no one is there to watch you?

God is not just concerned with the size of your gift but with your faithfulness in using it. He cannot entrust you with more until you are accountable with what you already have. Jesus said in Luke 16:12, “And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?”

Think about it—how faithful are you with what you have been entrusted? Whether working for someone or the government, how faithful are you, even when no one is there to watch you?

A good example is David. He was entrusted with keeping the family sheep in the wilderness while his brothers went to better places, but he was faithful and committed to it without any excuse. Twice, he risked his life to defend and rescue the sheep from a lion and a bear attack.

Although no one was there to notice, applaud, or reward David when he laid down his life to defend the flock, he did it anyway. God saw that selfless faithfulness and commitment and said to Samuel, “Fill your horn with oil, and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons” (1 Samuel 16:1).

Be faithful and committed to what you have, what you are doing, and what you are expected of, no matter how small you think it is—a day of reckoning will come. Even small acts of faithfulness will increase your capacity and ability. This is applicable to every facet of our lives.

If you want to reap the reward of faithfulness to your self or what you have been given or hear those words in Matthew 25:23 when you get to heaven that says, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” be faithful with what you have, no matter how small. Be committed to what you are doing even where there is small or hardly noticeable gain. that is faithfulness!

May we be found faithful in small things in our lives so what we can have more. Shalom!

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