The Word of Grace Devotion For the week of May 14, 2012

Faithful:

1 Corinthians 4:2- "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful."

Beloved, as I was praying about what to write about this morning; the thought of faithfulness has been stuck in my head. In fact I recently told a dear friend to remain faithful and that is probably why I need to write about faithfulness this morning.

Personally, as I look at my life and my walk with the Lord, the one characteristic that the Lord has driven into my character has been faithfulness. When someone is faithful they are devoted, true, constant, and loyal. Being faithful implies a long-continued and steadfast fidelity to whatever one is bound to by a pledge, duty, or obligation: a faithful friend. It suggests firmness and steadfastness in attachment and an unswerving allegiance to a person, organization, cause, or idea.

I realize that I am not the most gifted, nor the wittiest nor the most eloquent pastor/teacher in the world but I am faithful. Through the years of starting this fellowship there have been times when I wanted to throw in the towel, to hang up the jersey but my faithfulness to God’s call on my life and His presence never allowed me to quit but instead pushed me to remain faithful.

I say this because many of us at times struggle with faithfulness. Whether it is obtaining that degree or certificate, sticking with that weight loss program or going further with our relationship with the Lord, we sometimes want to quit. Beloved, quitters never get the prize. It is that simple. So I want to encourage you to remain faithful where God has called you! Beloved, DREAM BIG BUT REMAIN FAITHFUL IN LITTLE!

Luke 16:10- “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

Luke 19:17- “Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.”

I pray that you will have a blessed week! I love you and I will be praying for you!

In His Strong Love and Favor-

Pastor Joe

Grace Calvary Chapel

Free Bible Study Tools:

Great Treasure