THE FAITHFUL GOD

Faithfulness, in the fallen world, is one of those traits which is not very common among human beings. Many times we falter and fail in being faithful. There are traces of faithfulness in our lives, but it is also true, that we have failed many times. This is the problem of the human heart.

The dictionary defines faithfulness as “steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal. a faithful friend. : firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty : conscientious. a faithful employee.”

The LORD God our Creator is faithful beyond our comprehension. Deuteronomy 7:9 says – “9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”

Paul, writing to young Timothy says, “13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” – 2 Timothy 2:13. Thankfully, God’s goodness and grace is unchanging, and is not dependent on us, and upon we being faithful to Him – “19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” – Numbers 23:19

The faithfulness of our God, the God of all creation is intertwined with His love, the agape love, and His immutability. Therefore, God is good and gracious towards us, despite we failing Him many times.

The LORD, speaking through prophet Isaiah, declares – “15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” – Isaiah 49:15-16

Therefore, let us be ever so grateful and thankful to the LORD our God, for His faithfulness, His love and His immutability towards us. May we always ask God to help us be faithful and obedient to Him. So God help us.