FAITHFULNESS

 

Sunday, December 8, 2024

 

FAITHFULNESS

 

1 Cor 4:2

2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

 

Rev 22:12

12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

 

          Only once is the phrase “it is required” found in our English Bible. Paul drives home the point of faithfulness which is translated from the Greek word pistos which means “trustworthy.” The word faithful also means “allegiance to duty or person; loyalty.”

 

          The word required is the Greek zeteo and Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance invites us to go to another Greek word punthanomai which means “a demand for something due; a search for something hidden; to demand, inquire or to understand.” The idea here confirms one of my administrative maxims: “You don’t get what you EXPECT. You get what you INSPECT.” I am amazed to learn that nobody deems it their responsibility to turn out the lights and lock the door or to pick up trash from off the floor!

 

          The Lord requires faithfulness from those He puts in trust. He searches our hearts and inspects our work. One day there will be a general accounting. Are you faithful? Are you where you are supposed to be doing what you are supposed to be doing? It matters not whether you think the job is important. The Master has given you an assignment and will, from time to time, inspect both you and your work.

 

Dear Lord, help me to be faithful today! AMEN