Good & Faithful

 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’"

—Matthew 25:21

Gracious Lord Jesus, my friend and my King,

These are the words that all of those who follow You long to hear upon the completion of this life. We want to humbly stand before you and hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Our faithfulness with a few things on this earth prepares us to be in charge of many things in eternity. Lord, the details of your Kingdom in Heaven aren't complete, but your Word indicates we'll be in charge of cities (Luke 19:17-19), we will rule or judge angels (1 Cor. 6:3), and the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the saints (Daniel 7:27).

It is an incredible thought that my faithfulness with the little things here in this life prepare me for stewarding many great things in the life to come. It is an awesome reminder to not grow weary, to stay replenished, and to keep my hand to the plow as I serve you, Jesus. In that day, not only will I hear the words, "Well done," but You will invite me to come and share your happiness, to enter into the joy of my Lord (NKJV).

Gracious Lord Jesus, today I ask you to help me remain faithful to what you have entrusted to me. Help me to faithfully steward the lives you have called me to disciple. Help me to faithfully reach those who are far off yet within my mission field. Help me to bolster breakthrough in the lives of those desperately seeking your healing, freedom, and deliverance. Lord, help me this day so that one day I will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!"

In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen!

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