Being faithful is weird. As a person trying to be faithful, I can attest to this honestly. It is weird because I am committed to a certain way of seeing and understanding life. It is a way that has historical longevity. But it is also a little absurd. I am uncertain about these things. Contrary to a lot of evidence, some of us believe in an invisible power who is responsible for everything. Being faithful to God means to recognize God's presence in the world. In the face of serious doubts.
It is not the same as one who acknowledges God's existence.You can believe in God and not notice that God is here.
Some of us claim that this invisible power, God, is personally knowable. This thought is embedded in the ancient writings of a near middle easterno nomadic tribal group called the Hebrews. This writing became the bible. It claims that:
God is not far away or inaccessible to you. God is near. God sees and hears you at all times. God is with you right now.
God also speaks. This is a biblical innovation by the Jewish people. God speaks to people; individuals and groups.
God has spoken in ages past through the ancient prophets. Now God speaks to us through His Son, Jesus.
Jesus of Nazareth is God's message to the world. In the New Testament, Jesus' story is shared with the world.
We can access God, the source and meaning of life, through Jesus. This biblical innovation came from the Jews in first century Palestine, who long awaited a Messiah: a Savior and King. They got one. And most did not recognize him. But some did. They became known as disciples of Jesus, followers of the way, or Christians.
