Unwavering Faithfulness Toward Us

Life can feel dry and fruitless sometimes. At those times, it’s easy to think God has forgotten about us. This is an illusion; we can have faith that no matter how forgetful others become, God will never forget us. Faith isn’t something we work up; it’s our response to what God has already provided by His grace.

Peter showed us what this looks like when he stepped out of the boat to walk on water. The moment he focused on the wind and waves instead of on Jesus, he began to sink. Our faith falters when our attention drifts to the problem instead of the promise. Staying focused on God’s Word anchors us, even when everything around us is shifting and uncertain.

Abraham faced a long season where God’s promise seemed impossible, yet he refused to quit trusting. He kept walking by faith, not because he had more of it, but because he refused to let go of what God said. God’s Word never returns empty; what He declares definitely will happen, no matter how long it takes or how impossible it looks.

Faith and grace work together in every situation; by grace, we’re saved through faith. Grace makes everything we need available, and faith simply receives it. We’re not saved, healed, or delivered because of our effort—we’re rescued because God has already made provision, and we choose to believe it and walk it out confidently.

Dry seasons aren’t the end; they’re opportunities to grow stronger by trusting God’s goodness. When we keep our faith on the field, we’ll see His promises show up right on time. His timetable is separate from man’s. God is faithful to finish what He starts in us, and He’ll never leave us stranded in the middle of a storm.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for making every promise sure by Your grace. Help us to keep trusting You, even when things look impossible, knowing You’ll always bring us through. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scriptures:

Isaiah 49:15
Matthew 14:22-31
Romans 4:19, 20
Isaiah 55:11
Ephesians 2:8
Philippians 1:6, NLT