Tag: God is faithful

  • Philippians 1:6 

    “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6 

    The church in Philippi began through hardship. Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned, yet out of that suffering, God brought forth a faithful and committed church. This church became a source of great joy for Paul, not only because of their faith, but because their good fruits were evident. Their generosity, their support for other churches, and their commitment to Paul’s missionary work spoke loudly of the Holy Spirit’s work among them.

    In our own lives, there are moments when we feel overlooked by church leaders, as if others receive more attention and care. I’ve struggled with that question myself, “Why do they seem to care less about me?” But then someone reminded me: it’s because they see God at work in your life. His presence is evident, and His Spirit is guiding you. We know that God is always with you. Just as Paul saw in the Philippians, leaders sometimes trust God’s hand in us more than we realize. Their confidence is not just in us, but in God’s faithfulness to keep working in and through us.

    Paul didn’t stay in Philippi long, nor did he visit them often. Yet he carried great assurance, because he knew that this church was not built on him, but on God Himself. Their walk with God was genuine, and their lives were pleasing to the Lord. That’s why Paul encouraged them with this truth that the One who began the good work in them “the Holy Spirit” would continue His work until the day of Christ’s return.

    And I share that same confidence with you. Whatever you are struggling with, if you willingly lay it at the feet of Jesus, He will keep working in it until He completes the work He began. We may forsake God at times, but He always remains faithful. Always remember, if He was willing to take our place and die on the cross for us, what good thing would He withhold from us now? So put your confidence not in yourself, not in others, but in God. Because He is the One who is faithfully working in you.

  • Ephesians 1:18

    ‘The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.’ – Ephesians 1:18

    Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities in Asia Minor, known for wealth, trade, and religious center in the Roman territories of Asia. But watch Paul’s prayer for them. His prayer wasn’t for more wealth; his prayer emphasized “the must need” for every believer to receive the Spirit of wisdom, who is the Holy Spirit, so that we can all understand God’s revelation and to fully known Him.

    Then he continued, praying that their eyes of understanding would be enlightened. We all need the Holy Spirit, because our fleshly eyes without Him will deceive us and lead us into temptations that harm us spiritually just like Eve, Samson, and David.

    But the Holy Spirit guides how we see and perceive situations. When I received the diagnosis that my children had autism, I first saw only hardship. But the Holy Spirit shifted my perspective. He turned my pain into purpose and opened a door of ministry I never imagined.

    Just as Paul prayed, the Holy Spirit aligns our sight to see through God’s eyes—for us to understand the hope of His calling and the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.

    But why don’t all see what Jesus did for us on the cross, and what He offers through His death and resurrection? His death conquered death so we no longer feel its sting?

    He offers salvation to everyone who believes. He offers His life so we may have life abundantly. He offers us a new beginning. He offers peace this world cannot give, and a love without conditions.

    And He is preparing a place for us that is pain free, death free, sin free. A New Jerusalem, where the streets are pure gold like clear glass, and the walls are adorned with precious stones. And greatest of all, He Himself will dwell with us forever.

    But none of this can be understood without the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

    So I ask you today, have you asked Jesus to baptize you with His Spirit?

  • Amos 3:7

    “Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” – Amos 3:7

    What would happen to humanity if God decided to stay silent?

    If God won’t make His intentions known. If He gives no warnings. No correction. If His prophets don’t speak, and His Word is no longer known.

    What a wretched world and life we would have.

    If God goes silent? If God removes His presence from us?

    There is no light, only complete darkness.

    No direction, only confusion and wandering.

    No righteousness, only a world filled with wickedness.

    The silence of God would mean the absence of hope. We would be completely doomed.

    Think about it,

    There would have been no Noah, faithfully building an ark to rescue his family and carry on life after the flood.

    No Moses, standing courageously before Pharaoh to lead Israel out of slavery and into freedom.

    No prophets calling God’s people to repentance.

    No voice crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord.

    No apostles boldly declaring the Good News of salvation.

    No revelation from the LORD Jesus about the end times to help us stand firm and not be deceived.

    Praise God, that God is not silent but reveals to us His secrets!

    Praise God, that He loves His people enough to speak.

    Praise God, that God remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

    Praise God, that He gives His Word to warn, correct, and instruct us, so we will not be destroyed.

    Praise God, that He warns, gives us a chance to turn from our sin.

    Praise God, that He reveals His intentions so we will not be lost but live with purpose.

    Praise God, that He came down and put on flesh to died for us, and calls us to His Kingdom.

    Praise God, that He sends His Spirit to guide us, comfort us, and empower us to live holy lives.

    Praise God, for God is good and His mercy endureth forever.

  • Luke 1:13

    “But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.’” – Luke 1:13

    Zacharias and Elizabeth were the parents of John the Baptist.

    The Bible describes them as just, righteous, and blameless before God.

    Yet Elizabeth was barren, and already past the age to conceive.

    But here’s what’s so beautiful:

    Even in a culture where a man could take a second wife if the first couldn’t bear children.

    Zacharias didn’t took a second wife.

    (Remember Hannah’s story? Her husband had another wife.)

    But Zacharias loved Elizabeth deeply.

    He honored her and understood that barrenness was not her fault but something only God could touch by His grace.

    He committed himself to God and her.

    He was willing to share her pain and carry her burden as his own.

    And how do we know this?

    Because the angel said, “Your prayer is heard.”

    Zacharias had been perisisting praying not just for a child, but for his Elizabeth.

    Can you imagine his patience?

    His quiet trust in God?

    He didn’t blame God.

    He didn’t blame his wife.

    He trusted and he kept praying.

    He was a persistent, faithful man of prayer.

    And yet, when God finally answered, Zacharias couldn’t believe it.

    He was overwhelmed, just like many of us when God finally moves after a long silence.

    But here’s what we learn from his story:

    God is faithful! even when we grow weary in asking.

    Even when we start to doubt, He still moves in love.

    As disciples of the Lord Jesus, we are not exempt from pain or disappointment.

    But we are called to remain faithful to what has been entrusted to us.

    And in His time, God will take care of the rest.