God's Faithfulness

We live in a world that is constantly changing, but I am so grateful that we serve a God who never changes. Hebrews 13:8 says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." It has been encouraging to me reading this verse again, for I have an unspoken prayer request and would appreciate your prayers.

I have enjoyed focusing on God's promises. Not only is He unchangeable, God is holy, just, righteous, sovereign, loving, faithful, compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and forgiving. Psalm 33:4 says, "For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does." God's promises are always fulfilled. His Word says that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5) and God will supply all our needs (Philippians 4:19).

All of us, I'm sure, can testify that we have broken a promise at least once in our lives. Aren't you glad that God never has nor never will! He is the promise keeper. Even in Noah's days we read where God promised to never again destroy the earth until the judgment day when Jesus returns to wipe out evil forever. Even the change of seasons is a reminder of God's faithfulness and promises, "as long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease" (Genesis 8:22).

As I ponder on God's faithfulness to me, I realize my need to be more faithful to Him. God is faithful to those who obey Him. Just like how God was faithful to Noah because he was righteous, blameless, and obedient. I am reminded that being faithful to God springs from a trusting, believing heart. This summer I have been doing a Wednesday morning Bible study called "Believing God" by Beth Moore. I actually did this same study four summers ago at a time when I really needed it because it had only been a few months since Kyler went to heaven. I know that God knew then what I needed and even then, He was and still is faithful. Now 4 years later I'm doing the same study, and again it's at a time when God knew I would need it. In that study, there is a five statement pledge of faith we do every week and I wanted to share them with you.
1. God is who He says He is.
2. God can do what He says He can do.
3. I am who God says I am.
4. I can do all things through Christ.
5. God's Word is alive and active in me.

I'm believing God!

If I allow any unbelief to take root in my heart then I cannot be faithful to God. Hebrews 3:12 states, "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God."

What an awesome reminder that our faith is in the God who created the whole world by His word. God's Word is powerful and it is alive. I am living proof that God and His Word can transform lives. He is the King of kings, Lord of lords, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father, Mighty God, Wonderful Counselor, El Roi--the God who sees, the First and the Last, God Most High, along with many other names. God knows all that we're going through and He wants us to come boldly to Him. Jesus experienced all that we go through plus much more. Hebrews 4:16 says, "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." The Lord preserves the faithful. While I've been typing I've had the song "Great is Thy Faithfulness" going through my mind. It's something worth clinging to. I'll close with the lyrics of a verse and the chorus. May we all remember to live by faith and God's promises, not what we see.

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand has provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

In Christ alone,
Jennifer