Well Done Good And Faithful Servant

We all pray that we will hear God's voice saying, "well done good and faithful servant". To hear these words means we have fulfilled our purpose. As Christians, we all try our best to be a faithful servant to God, and to do it well. Let the words of this poem remind you to continue with your journey of faith, so the day will come that you will hear, "well done good and faithful servant".

The verses in the poem are ones that we can all reflect on and relate to. Always remember that God uses ordinary people to do His work. We don't have anything but the talents He has given us, and we are not angels (or we do not wear halos as the poem points out) but yet God will keep His promises to us.

The verses reinforce the fact that we won't get credit here on earth for leading a life of serving but God sees what we are doing and we will stand out from the selfishness of people who are only interested in themselves. In everything, we do it for the glory of God!

But I count it a privilege to be serving my King. Greta Zwaan

Updated August 31, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.

The Final Reward

I’m nothing special, I’m what God has made;
The talents I have are not always displayed.
I’m not a horn-blower, I’m not one to shout,
But I work for the Lord as I travel about.

I don’t wear a halo, yet I’m promised a crown,
Because I am faithful, I’m on holy ground.
I can’t play piano, I really can’t sing,
But I count it a privilege to be serving my King.

I’m glad to make meals for those who are ill,
Or visit the lonely, empty moments to fill.
I don’t own a mansion, I don’t have much wealth,
But God has been gracious by granting me health.

I’ve promised to serve Him as long as I live,
To share of the blessings He is willing to give.
I give myself freely, to serve and to praise;
I’ll walk in His footsteps till the end of my days.

I may not get credit from earth’s selfish crowd;
I may not hear accolades spoken out loud,
No recognition for things I have done
Until I meet Jesus, God’s only Son.

That will be glory! A wonderful day!
When I am promoted my Father will say:
"Well done, faithful servant; come sit with the Lord,
You have been faithful, you’ve earned your reward."

Yes, I’ll be patient, and do what I can
To follow instructions and abide by His plan.
Man cannot thwart what God has in store,
Nothing on earth can promise us more.
Life’s disappointments He will erase,
All will be glory when we meet face to face!

Key Reflections In This Poem

Faithfulness matters more than recognition.
We may never receive praise for the good we do, but God sees every act of kindness and every effort made in His name. What matters most is being faithful to Him.
God can use the talents we already have.
We do not need to be extraordinary to serve God. A willing heart and a desire to help others can make a meaningful difference.
Serving others is one way we serve God.
Preparing a meal, visiting someone who is lonely, or offering encouragement may seem like small things. Yet these simple acts can reflect God's love in powerful ways.
Our greatest reward does not come from this world.
Earthly praise and recognition are temporary. What matters most is remaining faithful to God and living in a way that honours Him.
Keep walking faithfully through disappointment.
Life will not always go as we hope, but we can continue trusting God's plan. We can serve faithfully and look forward to the day when we hear, "Well done, faithful servant."

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Conclusion

The Final Reward reminds us that serving God is not about receiving praise or recognition from others. It is about being faithful with what God has given us and showing His love through the way we live and serve. Even the simplest acts of kindness can have purpose when they are done for Him. May we continue to walk faithfully, trusting God's plan and looking forward to the day when we hear the precious words, "Well done, faithful servant."

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