Faithfulness is to be reliable and unwavering. People can be faithful without being a Christian. But in Christians, it is a gift of God, a fruit of the Holy Spirit working in us.
Having faith is the assurance of the things we hope for, the things we can not see. Hebrews 11:1.
There are many examples in the bible of the people of those days that demonstrated their faith in God the things that they were hoping for.
It is trusting in who God says he is and by accepting him, it is trusting that he will do what he says he will do. And actually, it is the very first step to becoming a Christian. Because without being able to put our faith in God, we cannot be saved. And as we grow in that fruit, we grow in our faith and serve God alone.Having faith in God allows us to be unshaken in those things that we cannot control ourselves. It is knowing that he is working everything out for our good.
How many times do we fail at really trusting that God is working things out for our good? Jesus was faithful to fulfill his calling to the end. And because of him, we are able to enjoy the blessings of this life, but also to look forward to eternal life with him.
Because God is faithful to us, he wants us to be faithful in all areas of our lives. Our families, our jobs, our finances. And of course, most importantly, he wants us to be faithful to him.
Are you lacking any faithfulness in your life today? If so, meditate on 2 Peter 1:3. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to[a] his own glory and excellence
Trusting God and his word is the beginning of all the things that pertain to life and godliness. But we must make that first step.
Have a blessed day folks!
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