Faithfulness
One of the definitions of the word ‘faithful’ is: to do what you say you will do (Lulu 2010),
–adjective: 1. strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker. (Dictionary.com)
The incredible thing about the use of this word throughout the bible is that it is used to describe not only an attribute of God, but it says:
Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.
In this verse, the words go before you mean to be laid out in front of in anticipation of…
“will make a way for his footsteps” (http://biblos.com/psalms/85-13.htm)
To me this is one of the most impactful scriptures I have read all week. To me this scripture indicates what is expected of me to demonstrate my faithfulness to the Lord – that I would do what I say I will do- and to do that for others, to prepare a way for God into their heart.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people are shocked at the concept of someone who means what they say- and does what they say to the very best of their ability.
What does not surprise me is how powerful the spoken word can be. How one broken promise can crush a heart – and one missed commitment can damage a relationship, and yet, many people speak without that kind of gravity in mind.
Why is it we make it a point to show up for work every day – but we blow off our friends and family without a second thought? Is it because our job is important to us then our family? Or because we fail to understand the impact of our unfaithfulness?
Many people hear the word faithful and automatically associate it with an intimate relationship with a spouse. How would our lives be different if we looked at the word faithful (which we all promised to be when getting married) and we implemented this definition of doing what we say we will do, in every aspect of our lives?
