“And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’” – Luke 19:17
Like the servants in this parable, Jesus has given each of us a certain amount of time, a certain amount of talent, and a certain amount of treasure to use in this life. These things aren’t gifts for us to use however we please. Rather, they’ve been entrusted to us to use for the business of the Kingdom. All our time, talent, and treasure still belongs to God and one day, there will be an evaluation of our work by Him.
Do you long to hear, “Well done, good servant!” from Jesus? Do you earnestly desire the eternal rewards for a lifetime of faithful service to King Jesus? You should!!! Faithfulness in life will be rewarded for all of time to come. The pleasure of Jesus is sufficient reward in itself but, as always, Jesus gives far more abundantly than we deserve. For those found faithful during the brief years of this earthly life, the reward of greater and more joyous kingdom responsibilities stretches endlessly ahead!
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Love your neighbor as yourself. Go and make disciples. Devote your life to the joys and challenges of faithful Kingdom service. Find your strength and daily renewal in Christ your Savior. Enjoy His pleasure today. Look forward to His reward for all the tomorrows of eternity! Be faithful, good servant!