“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at a proper time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up” - Gal 6:19 (NIV)
There are more than countless examples in the scriptures of the Lord rewarding His humble servants for being faithful. Joseph is perhaps the ultimate example of someone who plunged to the depths but never lost his faith in God.
Jacob was motivated by personal gain but he worked faithfully for fourteen years for Laban in order to marry Rachel and Leah (Gen 29:15-30). When once David had the opportunity to kill the man who was pursuing him, Saul, he chose not to. “May the Lord pay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness, for the Lord delivered you into my hands today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed” (I Sam 26: 23). After securing the throne David sang a song of praise to God. “To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless (2 Sam 22:26).
Faithfulness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control”
(Gal 5:22-23). We are exhorted to remain ever faithful. “Therefore my brothers and sisters stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain” (I Cor 15:58).
Today, let us choose to walk faithfully with the Lord whatever the circumstances. “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favour and a good name in the sight of God and man” (Proverbs 3:3-4).
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of creation, today I choose to walk faithfully with you assured of the blessings that flow and wait for those that persevere and remain faithful, in your Holy name I do pray!
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20/04/2024 - 21/04/2024 All day“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” (1 Cor 16:13)
Tourists who happen to visit Bukingham palace will be expected to notice the King’s royal guards. Dressed in colorful often red uniforms and adorning tall black helmets they stand on guard and no one dare cross them. Elsewhere in life we find guards in all manner of places quite firm on deterring any intruder wherever they may be.
For us Believers being on constant guard is a calling we must permanently observe. And why? Once in the course of his work, “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns” (Mathew 16:23). Peter had just protested that he would not deny Jesus only to be sported out!
There is something for us to note here. Satan had penetrated the ranks of Jesus and was going through his closest disciple. It is clear that Peter was not even aware that he was being used. Anyway, he found his target, Jesus, was on guard. Immediately Satan was sent packing.
No Believer is immune to attacks from Satan. After all when once the Lord asked Satan his whereabouts: “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the LORD, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it” (Job 1:7). Clearly the guy is out there 24/7 looking for whom to devour. “Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” (I Peter 5:8).
Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, as you have warned us to be on “guard” help me ever to be on the watch out for the attacks of the enemy and with your word rebuke Satan, this I pray in Jesus’ name!
