A Compulsory Requirement

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Saturday, September 6, 2025

Today's Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT): "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful."

I remember back in the days when we burned nught candles getting reading for General Certicates of Education (GCE) examinations. It was required of us to finish with 5 basic credits while passing all 9 or 10 subjects were important anyway. They didn't expect us to have a perfect, flawless all 9 grades, but they do trust us to come out with flying colors regardless, to be able to advance to our next career path.

In the same way, God has entrusted us with an opportunity to prove our lives, resources, and relationships before a new path may be opened before us. He's not looking for perfection or a perfect yield, but for us to be faithful stewards of all He has given us. This is the heart of what it means to be faithful, and it's a theme that runs through all of Scripture.

Faithfulness is a fundamental requirement of our relationship with God. It isn't just about grand gestures or public displays of devotion like some would rather do; but about consistently and honestly managing the gifts and opportunities He has entrusted to us, even when no one is watching. Think of it like being a good accountant for God; or a good student away from parental watch and guidance. You're responsible for keeping track of all the blessings—time, duties, talents, finances, and influence—He's given you and using them for His purposes.

Unfortunately, our generation often prioritizes worldly success and quick results over the quiet, consistent work of faithfulness. Just as a sturdy foundation is essential for a building, integrity and honesty are the bedrock of faithfulness. When we are faithful in our small, daily responsibilities—whether at work, in our family, or in our personal walk with God—we are building a life that honors Him. This means showing up, doing our best, and staying committed to our duties, even when no one holds us accountable, or it's hard. Above all, as a believer, faithfulness in our lives reflects God's own unchanging character and brings glory to Him even as we mirror or reflect Him to the world around us.

Action Steps: Be intentional about small, unseen acts of obedience. Be honest even when you make a mistake. Follow through your promises. Be a responsibleresponsible manager of your life—your time, talents, and money. Ask yourself, "Am I using these as a faithful steward for God's purpose, or for my own?" Cultivate a Relationship with Jesus: True faithfulness flows from a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Spend time in prayer and reading His Word. As you grow closer to Him, faithfulness will become a natural outflow of your love for Him.

Quote for the Day: "Being a faithful believer has nothing to do with the condition of our task. It is all about the condition of our heart in performing those task for God." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for entrusting us with Your gifts. Help us to be a faithful stewards of everything You have given us. Give us the grace to be consistent and honest in our daily walk, so that our lives may reflect Your unwavering faithfulness — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Matthew 25:21, Luke 16:10, and Proverbs 28:20.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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