Matt Richards
James 5:11 You know how we call those blessed (happy) who were steadfast [who endured]. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the Lord’s [purpose and how He richly blessed him in the] end, inasmuch as the Lord is full of pity and compassion and tenderness and mercy.
Definition of steadfast
1a: firmly fixed in place : IMMOVABLE
b: not subject to changethe steadfast doctrine of original sin— Ellen Glasgow
2: firm in belief, determination, or adherence : LOYAL
Other words for 'steadfast' are: unwavering, constant, unchanging, determined, resolute, faithful, stubborn, unflinching, and single minded.
The Message calls us to 'stay the course.' Oh that we would be people that are resolute, determined, faithful, unwavering.
No matter what is thrown at us, we would be like Job, a people that are consistent, unflinching, that stay the course.
The apostles and men and women of old saw great revivals, miracles, signs, and wonders, but the next moment they saw persecution and prison.
Many of my heroes of faith like William Booth, Wesley were hated in their day and saw revival and riots. But in it all, whether good or bad they remained steadfast.
I don't want to be a 'fair weather Christian'. That's someone who follows Jesus when they feel like it, when it's trendy and everything is going good.
I want to be steadfast.
You know Jesus love for you and me is steadfast. It never changes. It's consistent, it's reliable, it's unwavering.
Jesus love for you is constant, faithful and firm.
If you are looking for something and someone that's constant, firmly fixed and steadfast look to Him today.
If you have walked away and been unfaithful, and missed the mark know that His love and mercy hasn't come to an end, it's there for you when you ask Him for it. Today.
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end.."
"They are new every morning, new every morning great is Your faithfulness oh Lord, great is Your faithfulness."
Prayer:
Father thank You for your steadfast love for me that never changes. Forgive me for being inconsistent. Help me to be steadfast in my walk with You today, no matter what comes my way in Jesus' name, amen.
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