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Faithfulness and Persecution- Faithfulness (PART 2)
1. Faithfulness and Persecution- Faithfulness (PART 2)
Your primary allegiance must be towards our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ.
This is something you need to affirm. Our salvation becomes a reality when
we confess and declare the Lordship of Jesus Christ in our life, and once He
manifests into our life, He will share that place with no other (Romans 10 v 9).
The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy (2 Timothy 3:1) and said that in the last
days, perilous times will come; dangerous times. There shall be a time of
trouble and persecution in the last days. We have to prepare ourselves
because life in this world is not without challenges, but it is a blessing to be
persecuted for righteousness and for the Name of Jesus.
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were also persecuted for
righteousness and for their allegiance to the Lord. The story of Daniel in the
lion’s den and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace are great
encouragements for us. (Reference: Daniel 3) Be strong in your heart and be
faithful like Daniel.
Those who have been sent by God are faithful. Faithfulness is one of the
blessings bestowed by God upon His children. Being sent does not mean you
are faithful, you are sent because you are faithful. You may have been called
but until you are faithful you have to be proved faithful.
2 Timothy 2 v 2: And the things that thou hast heard of me among many
witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach
others also.
1 Corinthians 4 v 2: Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found
faithful.
2. Jesus commits the Gospel to faithful men who will be able to teach others as
well. Faithfulness is in our spirit and it is important for us to choose to be
faithful.
Galatians 5 v 22: The word ‘faithfulness’ is used in some translations of
Galatians 5 v 22 instead of the word ‘faith’.
There are several aspects of our lives in which we can manifest the character
of the faithfulness. Like Abraham, we can become dependable and be faithful
in the things of God, and like Moses, we can be faithful in all God’s house.
Here are the areas to manifest the character of faithfulness:
Faithfulness in our service in the house of God
Faithfulness in using the gifts and abilities God has given to us
Faithfulness in specific assignments the Lord has given us
Faithfulness in the use of financial and material blessings that the Lord
has blessed us with
Faithfulness in ministering to others
Faithfulness in our work place and in our business relationships
Learn to be faithful in everything God has given you and enjoy a life of
fulfilment filled with God’s blessings. God Bless You.