For sure, some are born with disadvantages such as disabilities or impairments. These truly deserve help through their difficulties. However, even some of these have accomplished huge gains in spite of the difficulties they have been handed. These stories of courage are simply amazing.
In similar fashion, God has allotted to each a measure of faith. (Rom. 12:3b) Again, what we do with this precious gift makes all the difference. We can use this faith to acknowledge His precious gift of reconciliation through the blood of Christ, or we can reject this gift of grace.
In 2 Timothy 4:7 Paul says I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; The Greek word for kept used here holds the meaning of to keep watch over, to guard, or to protect. Paul had used his God given faith to spread the good news of the gospel of Christ, guarding and protecting it with his very life. In fact, he gave his life protecting it. He did not waiver to the right or to the left. He stayed the course to the very end.
God, and His Word, never change. As Psalm 102 says, “Of old You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. “Even they will perish, but You endure; And all of them will wear out like a garment; Like clothing You will change them and they will be changed.“But You are the same, And Your years will not come to an end. Psalm 102:25–27 (NASB) God is ever faithful, His promises are ever true, He cannot lie and He will never change His mind. So let us hold to these truths and fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep, protect, and guard closely - the faith.
Psalm 119:89–90 (NASB) Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations; You established the earth, and it stands.
Pastor Mike Deese
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