God’s Desire for Man’s Steadfast Love Relationship (Part 2)

1 Corinthians 15:58

My fellow brothers and sisters in Christ generations may have changed, but God’s desire for believers to be in a steadfast relationship of love with Him hasn’t. No matter what trials and tribulations we experience we are commanded to love Him totally. That’s how we demonstrate our trust in Him. Apostle Paul reminds us that “these little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing” (2 Corinthians 4:17, CEV). The King James Version calls it “light affliction” that last “for a moment.” Yes, we will suffer, but James 1:12 says that the one who does not submit to wrong doing when tempted is blessed and will receive the crown of life God has promised to those who love Him. Keep in mind that His timing is not ours, but His time is the right time. He is an on time God for the accomplishment of His will so that He will get all the glory.

What are we to do? We are to remain steadfast, trusting Him to bring us through any situation. We are rooted and grounded in the Lord and are not to allow our circumstances to shake our faith and move us to turn from the hope of salvation. We must remain loyal to Him, always excelling and continuously giving ourselves to His work. We have the promise that our labor in the Lord is never in vain or without purpose (1 Corinthians 15:58, Amp). “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the patient waiting for Christ” (2 Thessalonians 3:5).