On Faithfulness

Faithfulness is the code of a soldier.  It is rooted from the ground, to life, to death.  When you are faithful to someone you are thorough in the performance of a duty sealed like a covenant.  In human terms it is like blood compact, a marriage vow, or an allegiance to a flag or a constitution.

Faithfulness does not waver like a stone that is untroubled by the wind, like a knight to his sword, like a duty to heaven.

“Peter, do you love me?”  Jesus asked three times.  Three times, Jesus asked, emphasizing Peter’s love and unswerving obedience to his Lord as necessary to Peter’s future ministry as leader of the church.

Job during his troubles was steadfastly devoted to God.  He said that he came naked from his mother’s womb and he shall have nothing when he dies.  “The Lord gave me everything I had and they were his to take away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Moses trusted his life on God’s promises and made stronger the faith of others like the miracle of the Red Sea where the Israelites walked on the sea through a dry ground. Moses faith in God did not falter.  His loyalty was ever present.

War and action films make you remember how soldiers protect each other, their loyalty to flag, team, country and mission.  Because of this virtue, you realize how life must be cherished with valor.  It makes you even cry, more than the romance of a love story because a life is given for a purpose.  Usually, one offers his life so others would live or needs would be fulfilled.  Heroes and martyrs are made to be reliable in times of trouble and in times of need.

In a family, this virtue could mean blood is thicker than water because brothers, sisters, cousins help one another, pick up for one another and stick up for one another.

At work or any vocation is loyalty to your boss and your teacher. For the religious, it is truth to your vow.

Would a friend sell you for gold?  Or would he leave you when you are down? You can calculate on this, like how much and how many.  The risk on this question is a thin line between money and honor. 

Let me end with St. Paul and what he wrote in Romans that nothing can separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Rosevoc. feb 23 2018