God is Faithful

He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. - 1 Thessalonians 5:24

God never calls us to do anything without faithfully keeping His word and enabling us to do it. We are not always faithful to do what God tells us, but He remains faithful and stands by his word to fulfill what He has promised. (Isa. 46:11)

When the children of Israel reached the Red Sea, they might have concluded that God had abandoned His promise to them. The sea was blocking their advance, and the murderous Egyptian army was racing to overtake them. Yet God proved then, as He has ever since, that He is absolutely faithful to every word He speaks to His children.

God may have spoken to you about something in particular - a ministry at church, the way to raise you kids, or what you do or should do in your job. You have obeyed Him, but now you face that Red Sea experience. It seems that what you thought God wanted to accomplish is not happening. All of what you thought He wanted is falling apart, is it?

Now is the time to trust in the character of God. It is His nature to be faithful. Regardless of how bleak your present situation maybe, do not lose hope. No one has ever experienced unfaithfulness on God's part. Allow time for God to reveal His faithfulness to you. Someday you will reflect on what God has done and praise Him for His absolute faithfulness to you.

As you wait on God, and there are going to be times that you will be waiting for his time table, do not stop praying, reading his Word and attending your local church. These physical acts are so important to keep you ready for his answer.