Faithfulness

Midweek Study with Pastor Edith
September 11, 2024
Hebrews 10:23-25

Today is a day of remembrance for many in our nation. A day to reflect and pray on the events resulting from horrible acts of terrorism, as well as the outpouring of love and faith in acts of mercy and care from complete strangers as well as family and friends.

It is fitting then, that this is the day we take a closer look at the fruit of the Spirit known as Faithfulness. The Greek word for this is an active word that demonstrates steadfastness, loyalty, and trust. It is in faithfulness that God demonstrates His unending and unwavering commitment to His children. Hebrews 10:23-25 gives us a directive in how to live in Faithfulness; “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching”.

Robert Strand gives this little nugget of wisdom concerning Faithfulness in his little devotional “Nine Fruits of the Spirit”; “God is the source and standard of faithfulness which He has demonstrated in His dealings with the human race. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ models this same kind of faithfulness in relationships with His followers. The Holy Spirit is ready to bring this trait of character to full maturity in your life and mine so that we, too, can be counted on to be faithful in all circumstances with all our relationships”.

In my youth, I heard a song entitled “Find us Faithful”, and as I have aged and hopefully matured, it strikes me even more as a challenge. I hope you catch a bit of this same challenge in the chorus; “Oh may all who come behind us, find us, faithful. May the fire of our devotion light their way. May the footprints that we leave, lead them to believe and the lives we live inspire them to obey. Oh may all who come behind us, find us faithful”.

Amen