Day 5: Faithfulness - The Root that Grows Leaders

Larry Neville
May 22
3 min read

Updated: Nov 2

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Day 5 Devotional: Faithfulness - The Root that Grows Leaders

Scripture Reading:

Proverbs 20:6: “Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?”
1 Corinthians 4:2: “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”
Psalm 92:12-14: “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree… They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.”

Key Thought:

Faithfulness is rare, yet it is the root that makes real leadership possible. It is not flashy talent or charisma; it is a steady, day-to-day commitment to what truly matters.

Understanding Faithfulness

Thousands of years ago, Solomon asked a question that resonates today: “Where can you find someone faithful?” (Proverbs 20:6). People come and go. They often start strong but fade away. They may talk big but show up small. Yet, every generation, God seeks something more than words—He seeks faithfulness.

The Apostle Paul made it clear in 1 Corinthians 4:2: if you have been given a trust, you must prove faithful. This isn’t just about talking or wishing for it; it’s about demonstrating it.

Show it in your work.
Show it in your service.
Show it when no one is watching.

Planting the Seed of Faithfulness

It is crucial to plant the seed of faithfulness early. Children need to learn it by doing chores at home, attending school, and fulfilling their responsibilities. However, it is never too late to deepen this root. In your job, family, or church, you can choose to be faithful.

Faithfulness means showing up on time, staying until the job is done, and doing it excellently, even if no one notices. That is how leaders grow.

A Lesson in Trust

I once heard a story that left a lasting impression. A man in a cafeteria tried to skip the two-cent charge for butter by slipping it under his plate. Unbeknownst to him, his boss was watching. That small act cost him a promotion.

If you can’t be trusted with two cents, why would anyone trust you with more? That’s how faithfulness works; it starts small but leads to much.

Reflection Questions

Do I live like someone who can be trusted?
Am I showing up, even when it’s complicated, unnoticed, or inconvenient?
What area of my life needs a deeper root of faithfulness?

Practical Application

Identify one area of your life where you need to grow in faithfulness—be it work, home, friendships, church, or personal habits. Then commit to one faithful step this week:

Be on time.
Keep a promise.
Finish what you started.

Remember, roots don’t grow where there’s no planting. Stay where God planted you, and let your roots run deep.

Final Word

Psalm 92:12 states, “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree… they are planted in the house of the Lord.” Jumping around doesn’t lead to growth. Staying planted and faithful leads to strength, fruit, and a life that lasts.

Let faithfulness be your root, and leadership will be your fruit.

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God bless,

Larry

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