A pastor explains that everyday dependability—showing up on time, keeping promises, replying to messages—reflects the Holy Spirit's work in you. Drawing on Colossians 3 and Luke 16, he argues that faithfulness in small things signals to God you're ready for greater trust.
You want to know a spiritual demonstration we rarely celebrate? In Colossians 3, we're told to work as if we're working for God, not people. That means showing up on time, keeping your word, following through on promises, and even replying to texts can all be, yes, spiritual. Maybe you used to flake. Maybe you were unpredictable, but now you're dependable. That's not just maturity. That's the Holy Spirit's work. Luke 16 teaches us that if you're faithful with the little, God can trust you with more. The task might be hidden, The assignment may seem small, but heaven notices. And when you keep your word, even when it costs you, that's fruit. The world praises charisma. God rewards character. So if people say, I can count on you, that's not just good manners. That's faithfulness. That's kingdom impact. To learn more about the fruit of the Holy Spirit, get Holy Spirit: God Within You, available right now at encounterthespirit.com.
