God's Faithfulness

“Be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold – though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise, glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world!”

1 Peter 1:6-7

This is the key verse for me during the last couple of days. I have to admit: I did not update the blog because I was very discouraged lately and almost lost hope in God's faithfulness and Hs Promises. I am going through the fires of purification of God, that make my faith genuine and that show me whether or not it can stand trials in my life by directing me to the Author and Finisher of our faith - Jesus Christ Himself!!

Since God spoke to me about my calling for this season, i.e. going to Egypt and to Israel, I realized that faith in God's calling for one's life and in His Lasting Promises is not a feeling of satisfaction, excitement and extasy. In fact, I learned that faith is not feeling at all! If I would consider my faith as my feelings I would already have quitted and went back home, to my old job and lifestyle, missing out on the goodness of God that Jesus has in store for me.

By the mercies and grace of God the Almighty Who sends trials in my life to purify my faith, I realized that Faith is a day-to-day commitment, both in word and in deed, to the Word of God. It is a walk in obedience to His calling and purpose. And though we can only see one step at a time ahead of us because the light is so dim, we k-n-o-w where to go, because God always speaks to us. the path of faith is never easy, joint with self-sacrifice and many trials, just like the walk of Jesus was. But the temporary sufferings of our lives in this world are truly nothing compared to the great and magnificent glory of God that will be revealed in all of His faithful saints on the Day of His Return! The word "faith-ful" means "filled with faith" - we eat and drink and sleep faith in God because we cannot rely on anything less.

As far as my calling goes, there are still many bridges to cross and many more Goliaths to defeat, but we are conquerors in all things through Him Who loves us SO MUCH!!! All glory to God through His Son, Jesus Christ! :)