We are able to "know in whom we have believed and are persuaded that He is able to keep that which we have committed to Him against that day." (2 Timothy 1:12) God calls us, keeps us and is completely faithful to empower us to do that which He calls us to do. "Because of His great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is His faithfulness. The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him." (Lamentations 3:22-24) What joy, what rest, what hope to know that the one we worship is not only worthy, but His lovingkindness, great compassion and complete faithfulness make us able to completely rely and depend on Him. He is always faithful to those who seek Him and put their hope in Him.
Anything and everything God asks us to do is for our ultimate good and His glory. In every circumstance we find ourselves as we follow Him completely, we must view our circumstances in light of God's character. Our only real hope is in the character and promises of God. He never calls us to anything without His complete faithfulness to carry us through.
Even when we are in the pit of disabling despair His Spirit whispers to our souls, reminding us of who He really is. Though at a given moment we may not "feel" it, still we can know that His steadfast love never ceases and that He has promised to never forget us or forsake us. There is absolutely nothing that can separate us from His eternal love and faithfulness. Not only is it truth. It has been proven out over and over in lives of service and ministry directed by Him!
I am so very thankful that I can say and sing - "He's been faithful to me - Great is Thy faithfulness!" mjm
