Consistency In Faith

Consistency:
It's the jewel worth wearing;
It's the anchor worth weighing;
It's the thread worth weaving;
It's a battle worth winning.  -Charles Swindoll, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life

You've probably heard this before in one form or another, "It's not how you start the race, it's how you finish that's important." What this is telling us is that "consistency" is what pays off in the end. This is true both in life, and in faith.

God doesn't care so much how we start out in our faith. He knows there will be times when our own weaknessess and fears will bring us to our knees. He knows there will be times when we will suffer in various ways, and degrees. He knows there will be times when the temptation to step away from Him will be great. He knows there will be times when we feel our burdens too heavy to go on. But, you must not stop.

You might stumble, but you must not stop. You might feel like giving it all up, but you must not stop. You might feel like the pit you're in is too deep to ever climb out of, but you must not stop! Stay strong in faith, and be consistent; there's power in consistent faith.

I don't know anyone, who is a believer in God, who hasn't walked through these deep valleys. We've all been there. If you are a true believer, you better believe that your faith will be put to the test. Just the fact that you are a believer will be enough to have your faith tested (2 Timothy 3:12).

Even so, the trials you experience are never meant to destroy you. In fact, quite the opposite happens. They cause you to grow in faith (Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 29:11). Did you know that we honor God by staying strong in our faith, no matter what our trials might be? And, don't think that others aren't noticing the peace, actions, and help we receive from the Lord while working through life's trials!

The testimony of our consistent faith while under trial can speak volumes, too! It testifies to its enemies. When you stand for God, He will stand for you (Psalm 55:22). It testifies to its friends and allies. Think about it. When you practice consistent faith, it encourages others to do so, as well (Acts 28:15). Consistent faith can also testify to its focus. The believer who has a consistent faith doesn't try to live to please everyone else; he lives only to please God. His foremost concern is in the glory of God.

In conclusion, a consisent faith will succeed. It will succeed over adversity and adversary. God wants us to be consistent in our faith. He desires our obedience every minute, and every day. If you have doubts about any of this; don't! He will enable you, not inhibit you. God wants nothing more than for us, His children, to be be strong, focused, and consistent in our faith.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58; John 14:6; Hebrews 10:23; 2 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 1:17

Prayer: Dear Lord, please help me stay strong and consistent in my faith; may I always be an example to those who might be wavering; and may they always see You through my words and actions everyday. Amen

May God bless you!

Jorja