Meditation: God is Faithful

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Sometimes we feel that God asks for things that are too difficult for us to do. It is because we rely on our own strength, ability and/or experience. When it comes to doing God's will we can be confident that God is faithful and, through the Holy Spirit living in us, he will give us the spiritual energy to accomplish his's will. We are called not to doubt God's faithfulness but to put all our trust in him.

When we lack confidence in God in one area, we may experience doubt in other areas. If we don't pay attention, we may begin to doubt his goodness or compassion. 

We may feel that our faith is not enough. Let us remember that God never asks us to believe only when things are good or when we feel powerful. God wants us to believe that he is God in good and bad times, when it is easy and when it is difficult.

We may feel tempted to doubt God more when we only look at the challenges in front of us. But if we focus our attention on Jesus Christ and believe that God is faithful, then we will be empowered to do his will. The more we depend on God, the more we will be strengthened by him no matter what the circumstances.

This business of faith is like lifting weights. The more you work out, the stronger you become. When we trust God in the moments of adversity our faith will develop and our reliance on his love will become part of who we are and give us strength for future challenges.  

Pastor Richard

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (NRSV)

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil.

May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.