[image: Purpose Driven Connection - Daily Devotional] April 3, 2009
Servants Finish Their
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by Rick Warren
In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages
that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage: "Well
done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this
small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's
celebrate together!" (Matthew 25:23 NLT).
Real servants are faithful to their ministry. Servants finish their
tasks, fulfill their responsibilities, keep their promises, and complete
their commitments. They don't leave a job half undone, and they don't quit
when they get discouraged. They are trustworthy and dependable.
Faithfulness has always been a rare quality (Psalm 12:1; Proverbs 20:6;
Philippians 2:19-22).
Most people don't know the meaning of commitment. They make commitments
casually, then break them for the slightest reason without any hesitation,
remorse, or regret. Every week, churches and other organizations must
improvise because volunteers didn't prepare, didn't show up, or didn't even
call to say they weren't coming.
Can you be counted on by others? Are there promises you need to keep, vows
you need to fulfill, or commitments you need to honor?
This is a test. God is testing your faithfulness. If you pass the test,
you're in good company: Abraham, Moses, Samuel, David, Daniel, Timothy, and
Paul were all called faithful servants of God.
Even better, God has promised to reward your faithfulness in eternity.
Imagine what it will feel like one day to have God say to you, "Well done,
My good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small
amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate
together!" (Matthew 25:23 NLT).
By the way, faithful servants never retire. They serve faithfully as long as
they're alive. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire
from serving God.
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'Unless you change what you do, you will always have what you've got.'
- Jim Rohn
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