When we serve in the house of God—whether as stewards, pastors, workers, or leaders—it is important to remember that the final assessment of our service is not in our own eyes but in the Lord’s.
We may feel satisfied with what we have done, or we may even compare ourselves with others and conclude that we are doing well. But the Bible reminds us that it is the Master who weighs, judges, and rewards.
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
— 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV)
1. Service Begins with Sincerity
The first place to start in God’s service is sincerity of heart. Are you doing everything you do as unto the Lord—or as unto men?
Paul charged the Colossian church:
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
— Colossians 3:23–24 (KJV)
When sincerity is missing, service becomes eye-service. But when sincerity is present, even the smallest task carries weight before God.
2. Can Leadership Be at Rest With You?
A mark of faithful service is this: Can your pastor, church leadership, or those you serve under rest, knowing you are handling God’s business in the most excellent way?
Faithful service does not demand supervision at every step. Like Daniel, whose work was so excellent that even his enemies could find no fault, you should be trustworthy in the matters of the Kingdom.
“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him…”
— Daniel 6:3 (KJV)
Ask yourself: If I were left alone with this assignment, will the church move forward, or will things fall apart?
3. Avoid Being Found Wanting
The sobering truth is that God Himself weighs our service. To Belshazzar, a heathen king, the verdict was chilling:
“Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.”
— Daniel 5:27 (KJV)
If this was true of an unbeliever, how much more should we be cautious as servants of the living God? Our service must not merely exist—it must produce fruit. A steward who is at ease with barrenness is already drifting into unfaithfulness.
4. The Test of Profitability
Jesus made it clear in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30) that what He expects is not just effort, but profitability. The servant who buried his one talent and produced no increase was called wicked and slothful.
Faithfulness is not only about keeping what was given, but multiplying it for the Master’s glory.
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
— Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
The question is: If the Lord were to return today, would He find that what He placed in your hands has yielded fruit?
5. The Coming Audit of Heaven
Every steward must live with this awareness: the Giver of talents will return soon. He will not take our excuses, but will ask for results.
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:10 (KJV)
This is not meant to instill fear but to stir responsibility. Grace is given not for laziness, but for productivity.
Final Charge
Beloved, in the Lord’s service:
• Be sincere—serve as unto the Lord.
• Be excellent—let leadership rest in your stewardship.
• Be fruitful—do not be at ease with barrenness.
• Be watchful—your Lord will soon return with His reward.
Let us labor in such a way that when He comes, we will not be found wanting, but will hear those precious words:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
✝️ Prayer:
Father, I receive grace to be faithful in Your service. Deliver me from eye-service, from barrenness, and from slothfulness. Let my stewardship be excellent, fruitful, and pleasing to You. When You return, may I be found profitable and worthy of Your commendation, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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Nice post 🙏🙏
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