Motivated – Part 7: Faithfulness
Series Memory Verse: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22–23 (p.893)
Definition: Faithfulness is the Fruit of the Spirit that keeps me true to God in heart, word, and action.
Foundational Truths About Faithfulness:
- We drift easier than we admit.
- Culture rewards attention rather than faithfulness.
- I must shift from behavior management to heart-level surrender.
- The Holy Spirit Empowers Me To Faithfulness.
- Remove what distracts me from God.
(Josiah) “…began to purify Judah and Jerusalem, destroying all the pagan shrines, the Asherah poles, and the carved idols and cast images.” 2 Chronicles 34:3 (p.358)
“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts.” 2 Timothy 2:22a (p.915)
- Return to the Word of God.
“…Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the Lord that was written by Moses…(Josiah) read to them the entire Book of the Covenant…He promised to obey all the terms of the covenant…” 2 Chronicles 34:14,30,31 (p.358)
“Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace.” 2 Timothy 2:22b (p.915)
- Request the Holy Spirit’s power.
“Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.” 2 Timothy 2:22c (p.915)
“Never before had there been a king like Josiah, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and soul and strength…” 2 Kings 23:25 (p.304)
My Next Step This Week: Daily prayer, Holy Spirit empower me today to live in faithfulness.