The Little Stuff Really Matters

Luke 16:10-12 -“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? ^“

Jesus’ words here are a powerful promise and a warning. To those who have been faithful serving, loving, praying, and giving in obscurity the promise is your day will come. It may not come with worldwide fame, but if you have proven faithful in whatever realm you have served, God notices, and he has more in store for you.

Another perspective on these words shows that unfaithfulness is grounds to lose what you have been given in addition to the future promotion that would have been yours. I am deeply grieved every time I hear of another leader who compartmentalized or justified some small indiscretion thinking it did not matter. It does. Far too many ministries and lives have been destroyed by actions taken when someone thought no one was paying attention. Our lives, our motives, and our actions are being tested even when we think no one notices. Yet, nothing is hidden from God.

Let’s be faithful even when it seems like it does not matter and no one is noticing. Your future self will thank you.