Faithfulness in a microwave generation

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' (Matt 25:23)

One of my colleagues recently forwarded us an email on hilarious performance appraisal comments by supervisors. They literally put me in stitches. One of my favourites is "Works best when under close supervision, and cornered like a rat." (Haha!). Why do I bring this up? Because when I think of faithfulness, I think of the words "dependable, can be counted upon, unchangeable, firm until the end." Someone who can be relied to do what they promise. Not only when they are under close supervision, or cornered like a rat.

God loves faithfulness when he sees it in His children. Probably because they reflect His own character. "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lam 3:22-23) I thank God for His faithfulness - He is not erratic or temperamental or unpredictable like the Greek Gods are portrayed to be. He is always the same God - loving, compassionate, holy, just. His promises fail not. When He says something, He watches over His word to perform it.

Prayer today: Father, faithfulness in this world is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. Because we are brought up on microwaves, instant coffee and Maggi Mee, we are so used to what is convenient and expedient for us. When things become troublesome, incovenient, vexing, we bail out. We don't take the difficult road and stick it out. We lack conviction about fighting for things that matter. We are happy to sprint but baulk at the idea of a marathon. Father, help us run in such a way that we may win the prize (1 Cor 9:24). Help us persevere to the end. Grant that we may be faithful to you, come what way, because you hold the key to eternal life. In Jesus' name, Amen.