Bible text: "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" Galatians 6:9
Faithfulness or could also be called 'fidelity'. This words denotes endurance, a firmness of purpose, especially when the going is tough. Faithfulness also implies steadfast adherence. The synonyms of faithfulness are loyalty, implying staunchness, implying such a strong allegiance to one's principles or purposes that they cannot e turned aside, and resoluteness, stressing unwavering determination.
What is faith? "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1. Faithfulness, in contrast, is the working out of this inner-belief system. When we have faith in God, we act in faithful ways. Acts of faithfulness are a demonstration of our faith, and such acts are the threads holding our belief and behaviour system together.
Some of the attributes of God's faithfulness are;
Faithfulness is the long-term product of faith in the heart. It is expressed as a constancy of a life devoted to God, a loyalty to Him that remains steadfast through both prosperity and adversity.
Not many animals can match a dog for faithfulness and devotion. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skype terrier whose master was a policeman. when his master died, Greyfriars Bobby kept watch at his grave for 14 years until he died.
Another example was a dog by the name of Delta. Delta's remains were found across the body of a small child near ancient Pompeii. According to Delta's collar, she had saved her small master three times; once from drowning, once from four robbers, and once from a wolf. But Delta couldn't save him from the hot ash of a volcano, though it is evident that the dog tried (information taken from http://www.rusticgirls.com/animals/most-faithful-dogs-in-history.html.)
These stories touch our hearts, especially when faithfulness is displayed even when there is no hope. How much more inspiring is the life of a man or woman who stays faithful throughout their life and is rewarded at last, by seeing the Object of their love and loyalty return to them, to take them home forever!
Be faithful till the end!
Faithfulness or could also be called 'fidelity'. This words denotes endurance, a firmness of purpose, especially when the going is tough. Faithfulness also implies steadfast adherence. The synonyms of faithfulness are loyalty, implying staunchness, implying such a strong allegiance to one's principles or purposes that they cannot e turned aside, and resoluteness, stressing unwavering determination.
What is faith? "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1. Faithfulness, in contrast, is the working out of this inner-belief system. When we have faith in God, we act in faithful ways. Acts of faithfulness are a demonstration of our faith, and such acts are the threads holding our belief and behaviour system together.
Some of the attributes of God's faithfulness are;
- God's faithfulness is far reaching in its extent..."Your faithfulness reaches clouds" Ps 36:5
- God's faithfulness is sure--"Nevertheless My lovingkindness I will not utterly take from him, nor allow My faithfulness to fail" Ps 89:33
- God's faithfulness is great--"Great is Your faithfulness" Lam 3:23
- God's faithfulness is set in heaven--"For I have said, "Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens" Ps 89:2
Faithfulness of God is very important to Christian's life. Knowing that God was faithful helps you through crisis. On your day to day basis, God's blessings of faithfulness would be great help to you.
Faithfulness in Daily Living: "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much'. Luke 16;10
"The greatest want of the world is the want of men--men who will not be bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall." E.G. White, Education, p.57.
The components of faithfulness:
- Dependability--Dependability means people can count on you. When was the last time someone let you down? Do you remember how that made you feel? What does it says about your character if you lack dependability?
- Honesty--Honesty is truthfulness. It means you are not going to lie or cheat or steal. Honesty is a cardinal building block of a strong character and should be in play every day of our lives.
- Integrity--Integrity is like a code of honor. If you have integrity, you have certain values and beliefs that you live by. It also means you respect the values and beliefs of others. Integrity is also one of the building blocks of character.
- Loyalty--Loyalty is allegiance. It means standing by someone even when times get tough. Loyalty is an important part of friendship. But does loyalty include doing something wrong for a friend? Does loyalty have limits? How might someone take a good thing, loyalty, too far?
Take a closer look at the above elements. How well do you fare in these different categories? Where can yo do better? Most important. what changes do you need to make in order to be more faithful to what you know is right? How can you make the needed changes?
In trusting God and His faithfulness to us, we can act in faith in our beliefs, words, and actions.
Faithfulness is the long-term product of faith in the heart. It is expressed as a constancy of a life devoted to God, a loyalty to Him that remains steadfast through both prosperity and adversity.
Not many animals can match a dog for faithfulness and devotion. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skype terrier whose master was a policeman. when his master died, Greyfriars Bobby kept watch at his grave for 14 years until he died.
Another example was a dog by the name of Delta. Delta's remains were found across the body of a small child near ancient Pompeii. According to Delta's collar, she had saved her small master three times; once from drowning, once from four robbers, and once from a wolf. But Delta couldn't save him from the hot ash of a volcano, though it is evident that the dog tried (information taken from http://www.rusticgirls.com/animals/most-faithful-dogs-in-history.html.)
These stories touch our hearts, especially when faithfulness is displayed even when there is no hope. How much more inspiring is the life of a man or woman who stays faithful throughout their life and is rewarded at last, by seeing the Object of their love and loyalty return to them, to take them home forever!
Be faithful till the end!
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