Twila Paris sings a song which says – ”You (Lord) have been faithful when I have been faithless, Oh UNENDING FOUNTAIN OF GRACE…” Christ is indeed a Fountian of faithful grace and love!
What difficulties have you been going through recently in your life? When facing afflictions, remember Romans 12:12 which states – ”Be JOYFUL in HOPE, PATIENT in AFFLICTION and FAITHFUL in PRAYER.” Jesus was a Man of prayer and steadfast faithfulness. He had constant communion with His Father who always remains our strong Tower and Refuge, even during hardships. Psalm 100:5 declares, ”For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
Joseph in the Bible (especially in Gen. chapters 37 – 50) tells the true story of Joseph who had been bullied by his many jealous brothers. They first threw him into a pit, then sold him into slavery, where he faithfully served his master and refused to commit adultery with his master’s wife who then accused him falsely. This accusation led to Joseph being cast into prison, where he continued to be pure and experience God’s faithful, steadfast love and support greatly, so much so, that eventually Joseph was released and exalted as one of the most powerful men in Egypt.
Troubles in our lives often prove Christ’s faithfulness towards us when we sincerely and sometimes desperately seek the Lord to help us keep an Eternal perspective. Earthly hardships last only for a season, but Eternity is forever! God is faithful to help us walk in victory and overcome the evil one when tempted, in pain or stressed. Jesus won the battle over Satan in the burning desert and later when He suffered an excruciating death on the Cross where He miraculously arose after three days, paving the way for us to also receive the gift of Eternal Life with Him one day.
When we allow Abba Father God to be our refuge from the storms of life, He faithfully helps us. Psalm 91: 9-11 says – ”If you say, ”The LORD is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent (dwelling place/ life). For He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways…” I personally pray this prayer back to the Lord, when in difficult situations, also when I travel or drive long distances; I pray – ”Lord, YOU SAY that You are my Refuge, and that You command Your Angels to guard me, so please protect me, look after me and keep me safe…” God is faithful towards us when we rely upon Him fully.
Thank You so much precious Lord Jesus, that we can trust completely upon You and Your faithful love and protection that never wavers. Forgive me when I have not trusted and relied upon You and your faithful strength, faithful reliability and promises You give to me from Your Word. Help me to believe that IN YOU I have ALL I need and more! Amen
Myrtle Turunen