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! Matthew 25:23, NIV.
I love that this scripture doesn’t say: “Well done, thou good and…
- prosperous
- talented
- successful
- ambitious
- …person, mother, employee, or influencer.”
It says, faithful servant.
Faithfulness and servanthood seem to be increasingly rare qualities in our world. Commitments are fragile. Promises are easily broken. People often celebrate visibility more than consistency, and influence more than integrity.
But Heaven does not measure greatness the way humanity does. God is not searching for the most impressive vessel—He is looking for the most faithful one.
The Fall of The Great Geysir
Last week, while visiting Iceland, I found myself continually overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation. Everywhere we turned felt like stepping into another reminder of His majesty. One of our first stops was the geothermal region at Geysir National Park, a landscape filled with boiling pools, mineral-stained earth, rising steam vents, and erupting geysers.
Standing there almost felt otherworldly, as if the earth itself was alive beneath our feet.
One of Iceland’s most famous geysers, Strokkur, erupts faithfully every five to ten minutes. My family and I stood there in complete awe for nearly thirty minutes, watching it burst again and again, shooting boiling water and steam 40 meters into the air.
There was something almost rhythmic about it. The ground would begin to tremble slightly. The water would swell and bubble like a giant blue heartbeat beneath the surface. Then suddenly, without fail, it would erupt with incredible force into the sky before settling down once more to wait for its next appointed moment. After two times of witnessing this phenonmena, I could predict when the next eruption was going to happen.
It was, reliable and steady.
In many ways, Strokkur reminded me of the kind of devotion God desires from us.
- Not occasional passion.
- Not sporadic spirituality.
- Not temporary excitement.
- But faithful consistency.
Yet nearby sits another geyser known as The Great Geysir (Stóri Geysir). At its peak, it could launch water nearly 70 meters into the air, far higher and more dramatic than Strokkur. Crowds once gathered to marvel at its power.
But today, it is mostly dormant.
Though it was bigger, louder, and more impressive, it no longer faithfully erupts. And standing there, I couldn’t help but think: The biggest is not always the most impactful if it lacks faithfulness.
The Faithfulness of Old Faithful
Several years ago, while visiting Yellowstone National Park, I had a similar realization. Yellowstone contains hundreds of geysers, many larger and more dramatic than the famous Old Faithful. Yet millions of visitors gather every year to watch Old Faithful erupt. Why? Because people know they can count on it.
While other geysers are unpredictable, Old Faithful continues to live up to its name. Crowds will wait patiently because they trust that, sooner or later, it will faithfully rise again.
Faithfulness creates trust. And in a world filled with inconsistency, dependable things become extraordinary.
Being Faithful in Our Walk With God
In our walk with God, we should desire to live dependable, devoted, and faithful lives before Him.
This generation often celebrates platform over prayer, influence over intimacy, and visibility over obedience. Many people are striving to build personal kingdoms, expand online platforms, or climb professional ladders. While there is nothing inherently wrong with influence or success, none of it is worth sacrificing genuine devotion to Christ.
We must ask ourselves:
“Am I more concerned with building my earthly kingdom than building the Kingdom of God?”
Because it is possible to become impressive to people while slowly becoming distant from God. We cannot become so consumed with temporary things that we neglect eternal ones. God is not merely looking for moments of spiritual eruption in our lives. He is looking for consistency — daily surrender, daily obedience, daily devotion. Anyone can have occasional passion, but faithfulness is proven over time.
Faith Produces Faithfulness
At the root of the word faithfulness is the word faith.
True faithfulness to God is born from genuine faith in God.
When we truly believe that He is our provider, our reward, our righteousness, our peace, and our everything, remaining faithful becomes the natural response of a heart that trusts Him.
Scriptures on Faith
- “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
- “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1
- “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
- “By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.”Hebrews 11:27
- “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18
- “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family.” Hebrews 11:7
These scriptures remind us that faith always produces endurance, perseverance, and devotion.
Faithful people are not perfect people; they are people who keep showing up before God, again and again, through every season.
Prayer
Lord, I do not want to have fleeting faithfulness that disappears when life becomes difficult. I desire to be Your faithful servant in every season; in abundance and in lack, in joy and in sorrow, in certainty and in waiting. Teach me to walk faithfully before You when no one is watching. Help me not to pursue prominence more than Your presence. Let my life be marked by steady devotion, unwavering trust, and daily obedience. May I not simply have moments of spiritual excitement, but a lifetime of faithfulness to You. In Jesus name, amen.
