Faithfulness

Have you ever experienced grief over idolatry? It seems everything under the sun is praised except our God to whom all praise is due. Walter Brueggemann said, “Without grief, there is no newness.” In other words, nothing changes as long as we are content to let it continue.

Misplaced worship yielded horrific consequences for the nation of Israel and for their king...

“…They were taken captive to Babylon because of their UNFAITHFULNESS.” [1]

“Saul died because he was UNFAITHFUL to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.” [2]

The Lord is looking for faithful followers...

“Many claim to have unfailing love, but a FAITHFUL person who can find?” [3]

“The Lord is faithful...” [4]

“The fruit of the Spirit is... faithfulness...” [5]

“...He who promised is faithful.” [6]

“Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.” [7]

So, we His followers are exhorted to be faithful...

“...Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” [8]

Faithfulness is a fruit that comes forth from us when we walk with the Lord...

“...He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” [9]

“Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness to us. Please remove unfaithfulness from us and from our society. May You be praised and served above all else. For we pray this in Your Son’s Name, Jesus Christ. Amen.”

[1] 1 Chronicles 9:1
[2] 1 Chronicles 10:13-14
[3] Proverbs 20:6
[4] 2 Thessalonians 3:3
[5] Galatians 5:22
[6] Hebrews 10:23
[7] 1 Peter 4:19
[8] Revelation 2:10
[9] Revelation 17:14