Faithfulness

Galatians 5:22,23

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.  Against such there is no law."

As Christians, we need to exemplify faithfulness to both fellow believers and those we come into contact with every day. We should be loyal to our promises and steadfast in our friendships so that we do not lose the trust of another. Our employers should never have to worry whether we are performing to our fullest ability or stealing from the company. And if our friend takes us into his confidence and shares something personal, he should not have to worry that we will go and tell another.

Likewise, faithfulness must also be demonstrated in our relationship to God. When persecution and rejection come because of our faith, we must decide whether we will live for God alone or if we will live for the acceptance of the world. If it comes to either denying our faith or dying for it, we must choose either faithfulness to God or denying Him in front of His enemies. These decisions are faced by many Christians all throughout the world, and by the strength of God through their faithfulness, they are coming out victorious! For death has no power over a believer because his life is secure in God's hands, but those who stand to oppose God will be put to shame on the final day when they face Christ the mighty Judge. They shall fall onto their knees before Him and be punished for their rejection of His salvation.

Therefore it is vital that our lives demonstrate not only a consistent pattern with the Word of God and His commands, but also a life lived with unwavering servitude for the blessing of others. If we strive to be faithful in the minor areas of life as well as the major ones, God will give us the final victory and shall say...

"...'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'"  Matthew 25:21