By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
1 Corinthians 4:2 "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." - NIV
We have been entrusted with so much by God, including His mysteries which we should faithfully deliver to others. This requires faithfulness. Trust is build on faithfulness. The reason for testing, observation and probation is to prove trustworthiness. Some fail, others pass. Paul says those entrusted MUST prove faithful. Jesus said if one can be trusted with little, he can be trusted with much. If he is dishonest with little, he can be dishonest with much. Little things are the true test.
Life is lived to a great extent on trust because God created people to be interdependent. You need me and I need you. We were created in God’s nature, to reflect His character in our human relations. One of this qualities is faithfulness which builds trust. Life is easier and better with trusted people. Those in Christ should lead in this. It is horrible to be among people you can’t trust. It hurts!
Trust doesn’t just come. It is founded and built on pillars of values and principles from God over time. It takes commitment in the little daily tests and choices to be faithful and trustworthy. In our corrupted world today, many sacrifice faithfulness for quick gains and pleasure. Relationships have broken because of mistrust. But God is able to help those determined to keep their trust. Can you be trusted by others?
Luke 16:10-11 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Shalom children of God.