In Proverbs 28:20 (KJV) we read that: “a faithful man shall abound with blessings” and in Psalm 101:6: "Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me".  King David wrote that: “the Lord preserveth the faithful” (Ps 31:23). God is always faithful (1 Cor 10:13) even if we are not (2 Tim 2:13).

Those are wonderful promises so it behooves us to find out what it means to be faithful. The words translated faithful in the Old and New Testaments describe someone who fulfills promises and commitments. Simply put - a person who can be relied on.

We can learn more about this in the New Testament; Jesus calls the faithful servant in Matthew 24; 45-46: “blessed”, because they were obedient and conscientious. In Luke 16:10 Jesus said that: "he that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much".

Faithfulness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). If we ask God to develop this fruit in our lives he will. We have to be open to the Holy Spirit to bring change in our lives so that faithfulness emerges and grows.

If we take our responsibilities seriously, we can be counted on and that is faithfulness. 

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 When life gets hard, difficulties arise and there seems no way out, isn’t it wonderful to know that we can draw close to God (Ps 91). He protects us under his shadow, his wings and he is our refuge and fortress (Ps 91).

In the New Testament Jesus reaffirmed his desire to gather, protect and care for his people as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings (Luke 13:34). God charges his angels to watch over us (Ps 91:11). Nothing is too hard for our God (Jer 32:17).

First Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) is one of my favorite scriptures: “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”. Temptation can be translated more widely to mean any kind of trial or tribulation. This verse shows us that we are not unique in the trials we go through; never think it is only you that has the problem you are facing.

God’s way out is by faith in his word (Mark 11:22-24). Cast every care on him (1 Peter 5:7) and speak to the mountains (problems) in your life, commanding them to leave (Mark 11:23). You are victorious and have authority over all the works of satan in Christ Jesus (Matt 28:18). Greater is he (Jesus) that is in you as a Christian than he (satan) that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Wow, I get happy just thinking about that.

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