I’ve been learning a lot about the faithfulness of God lately. It’s a recurring theme in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.
The psalmists liked to write about it:
1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever;
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever;
in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”
Psalm 89:1-2
God’s faithfulness is his perfect reliability. He always does what he says he will do. He never breaks a promise and therefore is forever worthy of our trust.
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
Hebrews 10:23
I love that theology, the study of God, is so relevant and practical!
For example, the faithfulness of God is indispensable in our fight against temptation.
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
Here we find a verse filled with promises:
You will never experience a unique temptation because many others have also encountered it. Many.
God will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability. Never.
God will provide a way of escape from the temptation. Always.
God will empower you to resist the temptation by enabling you to handle it. Every time.
What does Paul say about the character of God, right in the middle of the verse? “God is faithful.” He can be counted on to do what he has promised to do for us when faced with temptation.
Have you experienced the faithfulness of God when tempted? Have you seen him fulfill the promises of 1 Corinthians 10:13?
If so, why not take time today to thank him for his faithfulness. From your heart and with your mouth, make known his dependability to keep his promises. He’s worthy of our praise!
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