“Love is faithful in the face of unfaithfulness.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 15, 2024
The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness… Galatians 5:22
Faithfulness flows from the fruit of the Spirit’s vine with divine fidelity. It is the ability to stay the course in a crisis or to correct a corrupt circumstance. Faithfulness is a personal resolve to stay committed in marriage through “sickness and health, richer and poorer and to death do us part.” Faithfulness feels a compelling call from Christ to stay put in a career, especially when it’s not easy, knowing perseverance leads to righteous rewards.
Are you at the crossroads of a commitment? Will you remain faithful, even though it is unfair and hard? It is easier to follow Jesus when He heals and forgives. It is harder to be a dedicated disciple when you are persecuted for your faith and demeaned for doing good. However, because Christ remained faithful to the Cross, on the Cross and after the Cross, you remain faithful to bear your cross for Christ. Faithfulness finds faithfulness by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
“What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness?” (Romans 3:3)
Moreover, keep your eyes on Jesus, not on the unfaithfulness of others. People will let you down, so do not place them on a pedestal. A friend’s unfaithfulness, even betrayal, is your opportunity to remain faithful as you lean into the Lord’s faithfulness. Scared friends may scatter, and an insecure family member may gossip, but you still model loyalty to those you love. Love is faithful in the face of unfaithfulness.
Furthermore, you can rely on the faithfulness of your heavenly Father. He is faithful when you are not faithful, giving you courage when you face fearful situations, giving you abundant grace in your time of great need, giving you wisdom for the best decision, and extending you mercy so you can be merciful. The Lord’s faithfulness facilitates your faithfulness. So, stay faithful to Him and them!
“Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name” (Psalm 86:11).
Prayer
Lord, cultivate in me the fruit of faithfulness, that I may mirror your unwavering loyalty. Strengthen my commitment to you and your Word. Help me to be trustworthy in all my relationships and responsibilities. May my faithfulness glorify you and inspire others to trust in your unfailing love. Amen.
Application
Love is the best accountability, so stay faithful to be loved well and to love well. Be intentional about investing time in being vulnerable with those who love you.
Related Reading
Psalm 91:4; Isaiah 38:18-19; 3 John 1:3; Revelation 13:10
Worship Resource
Katy Nichole & Naomi Raine: My God Can
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