How Strong is Your Foundation of Faith?

1Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. 3 Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also. Hebrews 13:1-3

Discouragement and fragmented thinking often accompany troubled times. But we do not have to give in to thoughts that God might have forsaken us. A simple but profound scriptural truth provides the foundation for unwavering faith: When someone places trust in Christ as his or her personal Savior, Jesus intends to build a strong relationship with that person. The Lord plans a spiritual connection that will be intimate and permanent. No matter how we may feel, God is always with us:

“I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you” Hebrews 13:5

As great a promise as Jesus’ uninterrupted presence is, we have yet another foundational truth on which to rely. We can fully trust His pledge to be with us always because we have also been assured that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” Hebrews 13:8

If we think that the Lord has suddenly abandoned us when difficulties arise, then our faith foundation is cracked; we will have trouble trusting anything He says if we believe He is not keeping His Word. The reality is that we are the ones wavering, usually because our circumstances seem so dire. But Jesus and His promises have not changed—He is present, providing for needs, and working good out of all situations every second of our lives.
What other friend can we say always remains steady by our side?

Learning from God’s Word and looking at His work in our life, we can see His consistency for ourselves.Then we can build unwavering faith on the truth that Jesus is the same forever.

Thank You, Father, that You have promised that You will never leave me. In the midst of tragedies, disasters, and the most difficult situations, You are there. I want others to know You as I do. When I have the opportunity to tell others about Your love for them, give me wisdom and give me boldness. I love You and I praise You! In Jesus' Name~Amen