The Lord is Faithful

There are times when people say things and they have no idea how one, little sentence can effect you. Often this is the case with a negative statement, but I'm amazed at how the Lord can use a positive statement from a fellow Christian to encourage you. I'm not talking about prophecy or a word of knowledge. But I am talking about how a positive attitude in the Lord can be a great example to our fellow brothers and sisters.

I asked a recently married friend at church, "How are you guys doing?"

She responded, "The Lord is faithful."

There was a short conversation that followed discussing the bliss of living with your beloved, but her statement of "The Lord is faithful" was very encouraging.

She could've said, "Oh, we've been so busy", or "Things are good", or "We're very challenged in our studies, but at least we're married."

Nope. She told the truth. It wasn't simple Chrisitanese. It was from her heart stating that regardless of our circumstances, the Lord will always be faithful to His children.

It was a simple statement of great faith. I pray that I can say the same. The reality is that God is so much more faithful to me than I am to Him. I pray today I can proclaim the wonders of his mercy. I pray today I can say despite my circumstances "The Lord is faithful".

The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.” Exodus 34:6-7

Another Video I Produced/Edited

I produced/edited this video in August.

Jackson's First Video

Welcome to the official Jackson Thomas Baby Announcement website. The video is only a minute and a half. Enjoy!

Viva Jackson Thomas!

David Brainerd

May 1, 1742. - "I was enabled to cry to God with fervency for ministerial qualifications, that he would appear for the advancement of his own kingdom, and that he would bring in the heathen. Had much assistance in my studies. This has been a profitable week to me; I have enjoyed many communications of the blessed Spirit in my soul." - David Brainerd


I've been reading (listening) to this book thanks to my friend Justin's email telling me about the free download. (You can find other free Christian book downloads here.) I thought it would be encouraging to read about America's first missionary, but I found myself in a bit of a lull. You might ask, "How can this be Troy? How could a book with the above quote be discouraging?"

I find myself realizing that I'm not really doing much for the Lord and then I struggle with that very statement. Brainerd did. He seemed to be constantly going back and forth with his flesh versus relying on the Spirit to do the work.

Wait a second. Maybe this book is encouraging after all. Despite the 300 years that seperate Brainerd and me, we still struggle with the same things. I can learn from his struggles and victories. Oh to be a Brainerd! When his soul was vexed, he determined to go to the Lord and the Word to find answers. He didn't settle for momentary appeasement. I, unfortunately, can easily turn on the TV, check my email, or pet my cat.

Oh to be undividedly focused on our Lord Jesus and his kingdom. Lord have mercy on my soul and make me useful for your glory!!