Words of Encouragement
August - 07 - 2005
We want it all now! We don't want to have to wait for anything. But God has a principle that is absolutely vital: we will be entrusted with much only after we have been faithful with a little. So let's not discount those moral choices about "small and inconsequential matters." How we handle these reveals who we are and helps determine what we become.
The Scripture reading today is from Matthew 25:21.
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Let us pray.
Holy and Righteous Father, please give us wisdom to discern the way of faithfulness and righteousness in all our dealings. We want to be faithful in the small things that matter to the Kingdom and to our holiness so that we can be entrusted also with those larger things that matter. Please purify our hearts and use our gifts and actions to bring you glory.
In Jesus' name.
Amen.