Seeds of Wisdom

THE TEST OF FAITHFULNESS

“He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much.”

Luke 16:10 

There are three tests of faithfulness: faithfulness in little things, faithfulness in another man’s things, and faithfulness in money. For God to use you in the things of the Spirit, you must first be faithful in the little and natural things. You are to first be faithful in that natural work and then God will use you in the spiritual assignment.

David was faithful in keeping his father’s sheep. God saw a boy who was not a soldier, did not carry weapons, but was so faithful over the sheep that when the lion came, he resolved not to lose any of his father’s sheep. He fought the lion with the spirit of faithfulness and took the lamb from the mouth of the lion. He also fought a bear. Then he went ahead to confront and kill Goliath (1 Samuel 17:34-51). God noted David’s commitment, faithfulness and being responsible - “If he could risk his life for the sheep, he would not hesitate to do the same for God’s people if he became king.”

Elisha was faithful in washing the clothes of Elijah, pouring water on his hands (2 Kings 3:11-12). The sons of the prophet did not do anything of such. Instead, they went about boasting of their position and prophetic gift (2 Kings 2:5). When the time came for the double portion of the anointing, God gave it to Elisha who was doing the so-called menial jobs and followed Elijah faithfully to the end (2 Kings 2:15).

Further Reading: 1 Samuel 17:34-51, 2 Kings 2:1-15, 3:11-12, Luke 16:1-12.

Prayer: Pray that God will help you to be sincere and faithful in all things.