Faithful isn’t a word we use much nowadays. In fact, you more often hear its antithesis—unfaithful—used. You hear about an unfaithful spouse. You read about the hometown hero pro athlete who ditches the team that drafted them in favor of a bigger contract and is now labelled disloyal and unfaithful by the local media. So, you could say we kind of have a basic, vague understanding of faithfulness based on our understanding of unfaithfulness. But is there more to it? Does it go beyond basic loyalty?

In the New Testament, the word for faithful is pistos. It means “unwavering reliability, consistency, and devotion.” It’s essentially a seal of guarantee, an ever-present constant that can always be counted on and never leaves room for doubt. It’s secure and unshaken by anything, just like the Shepherd’s tree whose roots go over 230 feet deep. Nothing is going to uproot a tree that’s planted that firmly and deeply into the earth. This is the faithfulness of God!

Reflection Questions

Read Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, and Hebrews 10:23

1. What is faithfulness? How do we see this attribute in God?
2. Why is faithfulness such an important quality in the Christian’s life?
3. What does being faithful (or unfaithful) look like in your life based on what God has already entrusted to you?
4. How can you better practice walking in faithfulness today? How can you display it to others?

Memory Verse

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”—Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)

Prayer Guide

Faithful Father, thank You for being who You are! Your character, Your nature, Your presence, Your heart . . . You are wonderful in all Your ways. Thank You that regardless of who I was and what I’ve done in my life, You are faithful to receive me into Your kingdom because of the gift of grace through Jesus. Thank You that regardless of how unfaithful I may be, You’re faithful and just to forgive my sins and cleanse me of all unrighteousness. Thank You that You are always with me, always near me, always working, moving, and redeeming. And Thank You that You faithfully and generously give the Holy Spirit to sanctify me and make me more like Your Son. May I abide in You, Lord, and see the fruit of Your faithfulness displayed clearly through my life to the glory of Your Son Jesus. Amen.

This Week

Make a list of all the ways God has shown Himself to be faithful in your life. Be specific! Then, think of ways other believers have demonstrated this fruit. Finally, think of examples of how God has made you faithful and thank Him for all of it!

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