August 13

August 13

Rewards of the Wise

God rewards such as use His wisdom and gifts.


Proverbs 17
2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

We may have difficulty relating to scriptures referring to servants. It may help to substitute the word “employee” or something similar.

We are all aware that some serve and others control no matter what the contractual arrangement. So the proverb sticks. The diligence person may expect to find them selves replacing those who are not trustworthy.

Often, a trusted employee gets the business which a family member shuns, disdains or abuses. Likewise, the wise and faithful employee can be assured that faithfulness pays off in satisfaction and influence. Sometimes those who continue to be diligent will be eventually invited up to the places of authority and responsibility. If not they may still have a great place of influence in giving direction that would otherwise be disastrous. This can apply to business, politics or life in general.

The wise eventually find that doors open to them. Let us use what influence we have to “rule” and direct the affairs in whatever dysfunctional situation in which we find ourselves engaged. So – keep at it faithful servant! Be wise. Be diligent. Your day is coming! God rewards such as use His wisdom and gifts. Your inheritance is already bought and paid for through Christ.

Romans 8:17
17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.