MARCH 24, Galatians 5:22; 1 Corinthians 10:13

How is it that we can put our faith in God with such confidence? It is because He is faithful! There are many verses in the Bible that describe the faithfulness of God.

• Hebrews 10:23 – Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is FAITHFUL that promised)
• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is FAITHFUL, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil
• 2 Timothy 2:13 – If we believe not, yet he abideth FAITHFUL: he cannot deny himself

God is FAITHFUL, He would not change for He is completely consistent.

So when challenges and temptations come, what should you do? Be afraid or worried? God will give you strength and help you. The verse is “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Making ‘a way to escape’ means giving us a solution to our problems. He will either deliver us or grant grace to endure. The storm would have passed. After passing through a dark tunnel, you come out into the light. ‘Be able to bear it’ means that God will give you strength in times of your need. He will provide help, perhaps through a family member or a close friend or even a stranger. You will not be alone for He is there for you.

Consider one great man in the Bible and the troubles he had - David. David, as a young boy, had to overcome the giant Goliath. Then he was hunted down like an animal by the angry and jealous King Saul, and later his own son turned against him. He had great faith. When you are discouraged and feel like giving up because the Christian life is too hard, think about David and how he remained faithful in spite of all the difficulties. Also remember that we live the Christian life not in our own strength but with the strength God gives us. He is faithful to His children – pray to Him, have faith in Him.

Thought: May you have more faith!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I rededicate my life to You. Help me to live the Christian life not in my own strength but in Yours. You are faithful. Please make me faithful to trust more and more in You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.