Dedication
Introduction
Nugget 1: The Dependable Manager
Nugget 2: A Bad Day
Nugget 3: The City of God
Nugget 4: God Does Not Need Any Influence
Nugget 5: Salvation Is Not About Heaven Only
Nugget 6: God Checks the Environment
Nugget 7: The Enemy Plants Bhang
Nugget 8: Conquering Anger
Nugget 9: The Dangerous Hare
Nugget 10: Look What You Have
Nugget 11: A Member of the Family of God
Dedication
To those who stand when the storm rages—
may your roots grow deeper,
your heart grow stronger,
and your faith outlast every wind.
Introduction
Winds at gale force are destructive. They break and bring down strong trees. But there are some trees that withstand their pressure. No one can predict when such a wind will blow. What makes a tree stand in times of strong winds is its internal structure—the deeper the roots, the better. Likewise, when a bad day or pressure comes into our lives, the condition of our hearts determines whether we will stand or fall. This book is written to build resilient hearts in men and women so they can stand firm in the face of trouble.
There is no one who does not encounter a bad day or seasons of pressure. However, we must not respond like Adam and Eve, Cain, Samson, or others who fell to the challenges they faced. We must strive to respond like Jesus, who remained unshaken and faithful despite the trials He endured.
Pain and difficult days may come and go, but how they leave us is what truly matters. Do they leave our spirit wounded, bitter, and broken, or do we come out refined like gold, stronger, and more rooted in faith? My hope is that this book will help you not only to endure but to overcome, leaving your heart strong, healthy, clean, and whole after every storm.
Indomitable Spirit
David Waithera
© 2025
Self - Published
Nugget 1: The Dependable Manager
There was a home I visited some time ago, and it left a strong impression on me. It belonged to an elderly man who had migrated with his family to the United States. Before leaving, he entrusted the home to a longtime friend, expecting it would be maintained with care. It was a lovely house, positioned in a prestigious neighborhood, the kind of place where you’d expect manicured lawns and freshly painted walls. But what I found was the exact opposite. The compound was overgrown with bushes, and garbage had accumulated throughout. The paint on the walls had peeled, and the structure looked abandoned. The sight saddened me. How could someone allow such beauty to fade into disrepair?
As I walked through the compound, I found myself asking silent questions that echoed loudly in my heart. Does this person not feel ashamed of the condition of this home? Does he remember how neat and beautiful it once was? Can he truly be comfortable with all the trash lying around? Is he unable to afford to repaint and repair, or has he simply stopped caring?
It is moments like that when life teaches you profound truths. Some people are given something precious and instead of improving it, they allow it to decay. They don’t preserve, nurture, or develop. They merely occupy and consume. That home was a symbol — a mirror reflecting a deeper reality. The world is filled with men and women who carry the spirit of indifference. They are not builders. They are not caretakers. They take, but they do not give back. Entrust them with something, and instead of protecting it, they slowly ruin it. In homes, in families, in businesses, in ministries, even in leadership roles, these individuals thrive in disorder. They lack the mindset of stewardship.
This reality forces us to ask ourselves an honest question: Am I a dependable person? Can God or man trust me with something of value and find it better in my hands than before?
Jesus addressed this very issue in one of His parables, painting a vivid contrast between dependable and irresponsible managers. He said, “The Master said, ‘Let me ask you: Who is the dependable manager, full of common sense, that the master puts in charge of his staff to feed them well and on time? He is a blessed man if, when the master shows up, he’s doing his job. But if he says to himself, ‘The master is certainly taking his time,’ and begins maltreating the servants and maids, throws parties for his friends, and gets drunk, the master will walk in when he least expects it, give him the thrashing of his life, and put him back in the kitchen peeling potatoes.’” These words recorded in the Gospel of Luke carry weight, because they reflect the heart of God regarding responsibility and character.
Many people today cry for promotions, for greater opportunities, for favor, for leadership, for growth in business, and even for deeper ministry. Yet they forget that God, like the master in the parable, is watching how they handle what they already have. The test of trustworthiness begins with the small things — how you manage time, how you treat others, how you serve without being supervised, how you take care of what is already in your hands. If you cannot be trusted with something little, how will you be trusted with something great?
There are men and women who never seem to progress in life, not because they lack talent, but because they lack common sense and consistency. They deviate from their responsibilities at the first sign of comfort or boredom. They begin well, but they never finish. They lose focus halfway. They compromise integrity. Their story becomes a cycle of destruction and disappointment. Like the evil steward in Jesus’ teaching, they mistreat others, waste resources, and throw away their future through carelessness. These people are often skilled, but they are not stable. They are energetic, but not reliable. They are loud in ambition but quiet in execution. Their presence does not build; it breaks.
The world suffers under the weight of such individuals. Businesses close because they were handed over to people who couldn’t manage. Families fall apart because someone stopped caring. Ministries crumble because leaders lost their focus. Nations sink into poverty because those entrusted with governance betrayed the trust of the people. A lack of dependable stewards leaves behind ruins.
But there is a better path — one of faithfulness, consistency, and honor. Dependable people are not perfect, but they are consistent. They do the right thing whether watched or unseen. They understand that everything entrusted to them is not merely for their use, but for the benefit of others and for the glory of God. They live by principle, not by popularity. They are diligent in their homes, faithful in their marriages, disciplined in their finances, and honest in their work. These are the people who get promoted in the kingdom of God and even in the systems of the world.
Being dependable requires more than just effort; it requires a heart of stewardship. It means that when something is placed in your care — be it a family, a position, a job, a ministry, or even a dream — you treat it with respect. You protect it. You nurture it. You make it better than you found it. You resist the temptation to take shortcuts, to use people, or to exploit moments for selfish gain. You remain steady even when no one is applauding.
Life will always present moments of pressure and temptation. There will be seasons when you feel unseen and underappreciated. But the test of a dependable person is not found in their reaction when things are easy; it is found in their discipline when no one is watching. It is easy to shine under the spotlight, but the real character is forged in the quiet shadows of daily responsibility. The master always returns at an unexpected hour, and blessed is the man or woman who is found faithful.
There are people who spend their lives peeling metaphorical potatoes — going in circles, repeating the same struggles, and never stepping into the next level. It is not that they are cursed or forgotten. It is that they were tested with something small and found unreliable. Promotion is tied to dependability. The blessings of God flow toward those who can manage them well. God is not in the business of waste. He will not pour favor where it will be mishandled. He will not release increase to someone who cannot manage the present.
This message is not meant to condemn but to awaken. You have something in your hands right now — your time, your voice, your gifts, your relationships, your responsibilities. You don’t need a title or a crowd to prove your worth. What you need is faithfulness. Serve your season well. Guard your environment. Be the kind of person who is dependable in both private and public spaces. Whether you are raising children, running a business, leading a ministry, or simply doing an ordinary job, do it with integrity. Let those around you say, “We can count on this one.”
The world may forget your name, but heaven will remember your faithfulness. When the Master returns, and He surely will, may He find you doing what is right. May He declare over your life, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You were faithful with little — now I will make you ruler over much.” That is the testimony of a dependable manager. That is the legacy of one who did not waste what was placed in their hands.
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