- Life is patterned and structured by God is not meant to be static.
- Life is patterned life to be progressive and not retrogressive ~ Proverbs 4: 18; Psalm 84: 7 KJV
- Faithfulness is the foundation for change in level.
Reading: Matthew 24: 45 - 51 KJV
Scriptural examples
- Abraham: Galatian 3: 9 KJV; Genesis 12: 1- 4 AMP - God instructed and Abraham departed - Genesis 13: 2 MSG; Genesis 24: 1 CEV; Genesis 24: 35 TPT.
- Joseph: Genesis 39: 5 TPT - Joseph moved at different levels; he became a Manger of a Family, Institution and later on a nation called Egypt.
- Moses ~ Hebrews 3: 1 - 2 NLT. Moses also changed levels because of being faithful.
What is faithfulness?
- Faithfulness and reliability and dependability of character.
- Faithfulness is royalty and steadfastness at duty ~ Proverb 20: 6 KJV.
- Faithfulness is excellent delivery without external supervision ~ Daniel 6: 3 KJV.
- Faithfulness is doing the right thing with conviction, commitment and with consistency.
- Faithfulness is being where you are meant to be doing what you are meant to be and being fond doing what you are meant to do.
Requirements for faithfulness
- Strong-willed spirit ~ Genesis 49: 2 - 4 NLT/ NKJV. A strong-willed spirit refers to determination, resolve and unwavering commitment to their goals in life ~ Daniel 1: 8 NKJV.
The rewards of faithfulness:
- Shift in levels ~ Luke 16: 10 TPT; Matthew 25: 21 AMP.
- Abundance of blessings ~ Proverbs 28: 20 AMP/ NLT/ CEV.
- Divine protection ~ Psalm 101: 6 KJV. It pays to be faithful; so be faithful.