Faithfulness

I have been learning lately a lot on faithfulness. You may think that it is an easy thing to learn, but, I doubt that 100%. Let me start by giving the definition of faithfulness.

Now lets get some examples from the bible.

We know that God demonstrates His faithfulness throughout the entire bible. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”

To me, that means that God wants that faithful marriage like relationship with us. Going into any relationship, you don’t sit and think “Oh, I think I want my Boyfriend/Girlfriend/spouse to be unfaithful. I would LOVE to find an unfaithful person to spend time with.” Never. He is faithful to us, we should be faithful to Him. Giving Him everything that we have to him. Trusting Him with it all. That is where I struggle. I know that He is faithful, I know that He is (to take form the definition) loyal, and constant. I have nothing to worry about. I know that He is always there for me. But, I still have a hard time with it. God gives me his Loyalty, fidelity, allegiance, but, I give Him little pieces at a time. Psalm 33:4 says that God is “faithful in all he does.” The bible also tells us that faith is both believing and doing (James 2:17). Easier said than done really. “God I will never turn my back on you, I will always draw close to you, no matter the circumstance.” I can’t say that with confidence. I really want to, but, in ALL circumstances? Are you serious? Much easier said than done. I am not trying have a pity party. I just suck at being a cookie cutter Christian. I am learning to be faithful, and it is tough stuff. I am also not saying that I don’t have faith, because, I have faith. It is just how to show that. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we are able to show faithfulness. This is why Faithfulness is one of the fruits of the spirit.

Personally, I don’t have that mustard seed like faith they describe is Luke 17. It may be faith like an avocado seed right now. But, I am asking for more faith. I am asking God to reveal to me what I need to do, how I can change. I pray that my avocado seed with become a mustard seed. I want to be that perfect bride of Christ that is faithful through and through. I pray that God would teach me to be faithful so that my life is changed, so that people can see that something is different about me. That they would be changed because I have been changed.

I have recently been told that I was faithful and in their Hebrews 11 friend because of following the call of God and coming on the World Race. I don’t want to compare myself to the people in Hebrews 11. I hear the stories there and know that I have a really long way to go with my faithfulness. Coming on the World Race doesn’t take too much faith in my opinion. It is more of just answering God and He will reveal SO much during the race. (like this)