Words of wisdom: They said to Joshua, truly the Lord has given all the land into our hands, for all the inhabitants of the country are faint because of us. Joshua 2:24
Life point: Passing the faithfulness test!
Moses was faithful to God’s people during the forty years they wandered in the wilderness. Time and time again, he successfully passed the faithfulness test.
But God had spent many years preparing Moses to lead the people out of bondage on the back side of the desert, God had taught him how to be faithful.
Likewise, Joshua had learned to be faithful throughout the years and loyally served under Moses. When God chose Joshua to lead Isreal after Moses’ death, He knew he would be a faithful leader because he had been trustworthy in the past. Joshua is an excellent example of a faithful person, and his life reminds us that God rewards faithfulness.
God works through and blesses faithful people. People who are faithful in the wilderness ( in times of testing) as well as in the promised land ( in times of blessings) . Being faithful means being devoted, supportive and loyal. Faithful people are worthy of trust or belief, they are reliable, consistent, constant and steadfast. They will stay wherever God places them and be true to those God has given them to work with.
If we want to exercise authority, we must first learn to come under authority and stay wherever God has placed us until He moves us. Like Joshua we must respect and be obedient to those in authority over us.
We must do the right thing simply because it is right, even though we may never understand the “why” of every situation, which is a real test of our faithfulness and obedience. We must be faithful to stay where God has placed us perhaps under the leadership of an authority figure we do not particularly like.
Do you want to have authority and be respected? Then learn to be reliable and loyal, God loves to reward the faithful! Glory to Almighty God!
Prayer
O Lord help me to be faithful always because serving You in faithfulness is my strength.
Pastor Dickson Meso Ibekwe: A Life of Faith, Service, and Impact
Pastor Dickson Meso Ibekwe is a man driven by faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving humanity. As a dedicated Christian minister, philanthropist, and businessman, he has devoted his life to spreading the message of Christ while empowering individuals and communities through his acts of generosity and business initiatives.
His ministry is built on a foundation of unwavering devotion to God, touching lives through impactful preaching, mentorship, and community outreach programs. Pastor Ibekwe believes that faith must be accompanied by action, which is why he consistently supports the less privileged, providing scholarships, food relief, and empowerment programs that uplift families and individuals.
Beyond his ministerial work, he is also a businessman with a vision to create opportunities that drive economic growth and financial stability. His business ventures are guided by integrity and a desire to create jobs, reflecting his belief that financial empowerment is key to transforming lives.
Through his ministry, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial efforts, Pastor Dickson Meso Ibekwe continues to be a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that true leadership is about service, love, and making a lasting impact in the lives of others.