Is It Possible to Remain Faithful to Jesus?

The majority of people are capable of managing variations in their daily routines. However, variations can be challenging if too complicated and beyond what is known and acceptable. Variations are usually temporary, while transitions tend to be permanent.

Transitions are a fact of life and require adaptability. Have you noticed how getting older often diminishes your energy and strength? Fortunately, God provided us with adaptability so we could accommodate needed change.

The apostle Peter believed he could never be dissuaded from being faithful to Jesus, but when faced with a life-threatening situation, he caved to fear and denied even knowing Jesus. Peter later proved he could adapt to failure by putting it behind him. He accepted the challenge Jesus gave him to be a true disciple. Peter then remained faithful to Jesus until his death. 

Forgiveness is available to whomever will seek it.      

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Take care to remain in me, and let me live in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit when severed from the vine. Nor can you be fruitful apart from me.  

~John 15:4 The Living Bible 

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What Helps Us Remain Steadfast in our Faith?

It’s never been easy to keep a healthy perspective on true and lasting values. The story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10 tells us Martha was upset by all the preparations for meals she planned for Jesus and his disciples, who were guests in their home.

Martha became angry with Mary for listening to what Jesus was teaching rather than helping out in the kitchen. Jesus gently explained to Martha that Mary had chosen the right thing to do at that moment. For Mary, what Jesus was teaching superseded kitchen duties.

Have you allowed yourself to get so caught up with activities that you neglect your relationship with Jesus? Perhaps Jesus is telling you to take an inventory of your lifestyle. Are you out of sync with what truly counts in your relationship with Christ Jesus and your family? Jesus tells you to lay up your treasures in heaven so they’ll remain incorruptible.

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Take care to live in me, and let me live in you. For a branch can’t produce fruit when severed from the vine. Nor can you be fruitful apart from me. 

~John 15:4 The Living Bible

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