"Teach me your way, Lord , that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." - Psalm 86:11 As Paul was inspired to pen the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, the 7th fruit in the list of nine is "faithfulness." Our fruit, or the outward character and actions displayed by the internal work of God, works as our authentication that we are truly disciples of Jesus (John 13:34-35). The faithfulness we display lets the world know that God is working in us and we belong to Him. Faithfulness is a work of God. If we were to take inventory and ask ourselves if we are faithful, likely most Christians would exclaim a bold "yes!" Peter does the same! Just before Jesus is arrested, marred, beaten, and crucified He stands up and foretells the truth to His closest twelve that they will all go and abandon Him. Peter exclaims a fervent "Even if all fall away, I will not!" When Jesus gives him the reality check ...
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