December 11

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘If you walk in My ways and keep My instructions, then you will govern My house and will also have charge of My courts; and I will give you a place among these who are standing here. — Zech 3:7 BSB

The way to rise to higher places is to be faithful where we are. Unless we are diligent in the small tasks God gives us, He won’t entrust us with greater ones. The man who faithfully used his two talents saw them multiply, and he was given even more responsibility. The promise here is that if a good priest walks in God’s ways and keeps his charge, he will have influence and power in God’s house and stand among angels.

This is an extraordinary promise. It suggests that those who are faithful in their duties on earth enjoy fellowship with angels, even if they are not aware of it. As they serve God, they work alongside spiritual beings.

Moreover, those who are diligent in holy service here will be welcomed into the fellowship of angels in the life to come. The key lesson is that faithfulness in the common duties of our everyday lives is the most important thing. If we live this way, God will guide us, step by step, into greater service as we are ready. We don’t need to worry about promotions; the only true promotion comes through faithfulness.