Faithfulness

 "And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things  which were to be spoken  after..."  Hebrews 3:5

There is much talent out there in the world and also in the church.  People have such amazing gifts of singing, teaching, writing, designing, preaching, organization, creativity, building, speaking, etc.  However, there is a character quality that overrides all of these talents and that quality is faithfulness. If you have an amazing talent, that's wonderful, but if not mixed with faithfulness, your talent doesn't mean much. Faithfulness means that even when you're not recognized for your talent you still carry on using your talent for God's glory.  Your gift is not for others, it was given to glorify God.  Faithfulness says that even when no one is watching or acknowledging you for your work, you continue to work with excellence giving 100% of yourself.  Faithfulness means "showing up"  when others won't or when its less popular.  It means sticking by your loved ones and friends when no one else will. It means sticking by your leaders even when others desert the cause, or if you are the leader, sticking to the cause when others have deserted you.  Faithfulness means you keep on going even when the going gets tough.  Jesus was faithful all the way to the cross.  Many mocked him, his friends deserted him, yet He still remained faithful to the cause and mission that he was sent for. Faithfulness is a difficult quality to find today, but I know there are still plenty of faithful people out there and God is also stirring this quality up in many others. If you have struggled to be faithful, ask God for a fresh start and for that special grace to keep pushing on.  If you have been faithful, but are getting weary, keep walking.  God honors faithfulness. God never forgets a faithful man or woman and in due season, you will reap if you don't back down now.

"Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness:  but a faithful man who can find?  The just man walketh in his integrity:  his children are blessed after him."  Proverbs 20:6-7

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