Guarding our faith

“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14
Our faith is one of the most valuable things that we have. That’s why we are instructed to guard it, and make sure it is safe. It’s interesting to note that Paul says it has been entrusted to us... our faith is not something that we conjured up, but it was a gift from God (Eph. 2:8). It is by faith that we are saved, justified; it is by faith that we are sanctified; and it is by faith that we will be glorified. From faith springs forth the hope that no matter how bad things get in life, God is watching over us and He will ensure that we reach that final destination and spend eternity with Him. By faith we have this assurance. The Scriptures tell us, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1).
But we are not alone in guarding our faith. The Holy Spirit helps us. He knows, much better than we do, just how valuable that faith is. He knows what faith can do, if it is exercised. He knows the outcome if our faith is shaken or lost.
God didn’t just save us and then leave us in the dark about whether He did it or not. No, He gave us faith so that we can be sure of our salvation, and of spiritual things. Now that’s worth guarding!