First Steps – March 11, 2019

This past week I have been thinking about Godā€™s faithfulness. What does it mean for one to be faithful? Most of the time, faithfulness is tied to a consistency of action. One is faithful when one consistently does what one says he/she will do. It is like a promise. One will gladly trust in a promise if the person consistently fulfills what is promised.

With God, it is no different. Godā€™s faithfulness is tied to a trust in the fact that God will perform what has been promised. For God, what is at stake is not only a consistency of action but Godā€™s very nature. Who God Is Determines What God Does. Therefore, for God to not do what was promised is for Godā€™s very nature to be in jeopardy. When you are asked to trust in Godā€™s faithfulness, you are asked to trust Godā€™s very nature.

When Joshua inherited the mantle of leadership, he was commanded to trustā€¦to trust in what God promised. What was that promise? It was that God would be with him. It is the same for you: ā€œBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged for the LORD your God will be with wherever you goā€ (Joshua 1:9). Trust in the faithfulness of God by trusting in Godā€™s very nature.

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This week’s reading:

  • Monday ā€“ Luke 11
  • Tuesday ā€“ Luke 12
  • Wednesday ā€“ Luke 13
  • Thursday ā€“ Luke 14
  • Friday ā€“ Luke 15


    Please Pray for:
  • For the family, friends and loved ones of those precious lives lost in the recent storms.
  • The United Methodist Church and Post-General Conference Information Session, March 9, 2019 in Tifton, Georgia.
  • Our families, homes, workplace, church, and community.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • Those who are grieving and depressed.
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • ā€‹Ongoing Building Renovations, Modifications, and Phase 3: Completion of New Youth Building and rear parking.