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When We Wobble
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by Brian Branam
enga is a game consisting of 54 wooden blocks stacked
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but
three wide and 18 rows high. Each player takes a
encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the
turn taking a block from a lower tier of the tower
Day drawing near” (Hebrews 10:23-25).
and stacking it on top. As the game goes along, the tower
When we wobble, we need something faithful to help
becomes unstable. At some point, the tower falls, and the
us become stable. Faithful is the opposite of wobble. In
last player to take a turn loses the game.
the Bible, the word faithful describes the way a mother
The game is pretty casual through the first several
holds her child. Faithful can also describe the giant pillars
rounds, but it gets exciting when the tower begins to
that hold up a massive temple. And in Hebrews 10:23-25,
wobble. When things start to wobble, the players tend
the Scriptures call our attention to faithful people and a
to slow down and become much more careful in their
faithful God.
placement of each piece.
Our Faithful God “He who promised is faithful.” Over and over again, the Bible affirms the faithfulness of God. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says that when we wobble in temptation, we can endure it and escape it because “God is faithful.” Each day the sun rises and sets, it is a testimony that God is faithful. Every person who gives their life to Christ is a reminder that God is not only merciful but faithful. Each time God’s Word proves true, each time a prayer is answered, each day we live with provision, it is a testimony that God is faithful.
God’s Faithful People Because God is faithful, we hold fast to our confession, and because God’s people are faithful, we do not neglect to gather as a congregation. Great thoughts Life wobbles. Marriage, family, finances, friendships: even your faith wobbles at times. The author of Hebrews penned his message for some people who were wobbling. At the time of writing, they were only about 30 years after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, but they were struggling to keep the faith due to the pressure of persecution. So the author shared some truths that would help them stabilize the situation. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without
of God are not enough when we wobble. God ministers His graces through His people. We can’t isolate. We have to get together, especially when we wobble. The Jenga tower collapses when there are too many blocks on top and not enough at the bottom. Our lives begin to wobble when we keep taking on more stuff but forget to secure the foundation. Isolation is detrimental to your foundation. When we wobble, we’ve got to go to God, and we’ve got to get together.
consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
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About The Author
wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us Brian Branam is the Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, a multi-site church in NW Georgia. For more of his material visit www.FeelMyFaith.com.
