Today in 1743, the very first Christian publication in America was made available.  “The Christian History” stated it’s objective on the top of the page.  “We heartily rejoice to see and hear of the revival both in Great Britain and America.  May revival fires once again sweep across our land!  “Wilt Thou not revive us again”.  Psalm 85:6.

 

An icon was born on July 6, 1916.  The portrait of Uncle Sam was created for the issue of “Leslie’s Weekly”.  The portrait simply stated three words under Uncle Sam, “I Want You”.  This American symbol was looking for faithful men to serve in the armed forces of America.  This was a call to stop talking and start working!  In Proverbs 20:16, the question is posed, “a faithful man who can find?”  God has been asking and searching down through the ages for the faithful few.  Can God place you on that list of faithful servants?  Are you faithful to Him in all things?  Are you faithful in your time with Him and prayer to Him?  God is standing with open arms today saying, ,”I want you”.  All of you.  Be faithful to God, for He will be faithful to you!

Trials and tribulations are part of this life we live but don’t you get tired of dwelling on the negative?  As a born again Christian that has placed my trust in Jesus Christ, I have much more to look forward to than to dwell on down here!  I have salvation that neither man, nor power can take from me!  I have a home promised to me as a child of God!  A home that cannot be reached by fire, flood, rust or moth to corrupt it!  I have a Savior that has promised that He would never leave nor forsake me while walking thru this life!  So, Praise God, child of God!  We’ve got so much more to look forward to!

 

There is much to be said about faithfulness.  Simply put, it is a steadfastness, stability, dependability and consistency.  We, as Christians, are called to be faithful in our service for the Lord.  In Nehemiah 7:2, men were placed in authority because of their faithfulness.  Nehemiah had confidence in Hanani and Hananiah that these men would perform their duties faithfully and stay the course no matter the circumstances.  Much turmoil had surrounded the building of the wall in Jerusalem and many adversaries worked tirelessly to see the demise of the wall and continued effort!  There was much more than just the construction of the wall.  Now there was a maintaining of what had been constructed that required the faithful to then take responsibility for and steadfast care.  Where do you fall in God’s list of faithful servants?  Can He depend on you and call you faithful?