Faithfulness, what
a dependable character! I was prying my brain, each and every neuron, to
help me understand what faithfulness is all about. I found it difficult to
grasp since we live in a world where deception, cheating and lying are the
norm, and sad to say, even among those who claim to be Christians. I
wonder… is there really faithfulness in this world?
Then God reminded me
of the following:
My parents –
they taught me and my siblings the unconditional love of God through their
words and their lives. They remained faithful to their calling amidst the
challenges and introduced us to a life of service. They taught us that loving
God and obeying His precepts will give us abundant life. We had witnessed how
their hearts cry to help God’s servants who are ministering in the remote
villages of our country. And though we did not live a life of affluence, yet we
enjoyed the simple treasures of life through the Lord Jesus Christ. Until her
last breath, Mom reminded us to be faithful to the Lord!
My husband – though
poles apart, we learned to value our relationship more than anything else. We
accepted that we are two different individuals with our unique family cultures,
but through God’s love we are able to commit to one another for life, serve God
together and establish a family based on God’s principle. We have learned to
hold on together to God’s promises during the darkest times of our lives and
experienced God’s unending faithfulness
Our pastor and his
wife – though our pastor’s health was tested that nearly cost him his life,
yet, the miracle he experienced is indeed a proof of God’s faithfulness. What amazes
me is that even when he was undergoing treatment and therapy, they were sending
their care and encouragement to us, knowing that at that time, our integrity,
our ministry and our lives are going through the test of fire.
Our best friends
– they are the wind beneath our wings. Friends who stood with us and for us!
They knew us inside-out. Our relationship was nurtured through our annual family
escapades where we connect, share, pray and dream together. Having genuine
friends are truly gifts from God!
My Bespren –
though we are thousands of miles apart, yet our hearts are still one. We sense
each other’s need and pray for each other. We cry when we talk about God’s
faithfulness in our individual lives. We both went through different testing yet
learned the same lessons… enjoy the
simple things in life and value the relationships.
I realize that if I continue to write the list of people
who are blessings to me, this page is not enough. Indeed!
I am surrounded by great people of God who are faithful in following Him,
faithful to His calling, faithful to their thrust, faithful to their promise, faithful
to their family and faithful to their word. Yes, there is faithfulness in this
world!
Therefore, if
their faithfulness has changed my life for the better, then, I will also be
faithful so that the lives of those God brings to me will be truly blessed!
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