Moving Ahead and Finding Happiness

“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!’” (Matt. 25:21)

Faithfulness always pays off

Within this verse is the key to moving ahead and finding true happiness. It begins with being faithful in the few things. Then comes the promotion to many things. But notice something important: the happiness is not only at the end—it is tied to the faithfulness itself.

Happiness grows out of a faithful life, no matter what level you find yourself at today

Whether your responsibilities seem small or great, faithfulness is never wasted. God always uses it, and God always rewards it.

God demonstrates faithfulness

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.” (Deut. 7:9)

God is merciful and gracious

“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 86:15)

“Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” (Psalm 36:5)

Therefore

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Cor. 1:9)