“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”—1 Corinthians 1:9
When plans are frustrated or life just seems to fall apart in some way, people often wonder, Does God even care? Why haven’t my prayers been answered? The Word of God offers us encouragement for times like these, by assuring us of our Heavenly Father’s faithfulness. “Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments” (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Five attributes of God make it possible for us to trust in His faithfulness. First, He is omniscient, which means He knows everything, including our every need, thought, frailty, desire, and life situation in the past, present, and future. Next, the Lord is omnipotent, or all-powerful, so nothing is too hard for Him, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the Earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17). Then, because He is omnipresent—He exists everywhere at once, He is never beyond our reach. In addition, our heavenly Father cannot lie. Everything that He says is true and reliable. And lastly, God is unchanging. Our circumstances and the world around us may seem to be in a constant state of change, and the Lord may even modify the way He chooses to interact with mankind in different generations. But His character is always the same. So when Scripture tells us that God is faithful, we can rest confidently upon that promise.
Circumstances, tests and trials can be painful. But even when situations seem overwhelming, believers can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for His children’s good. We can rest confidently knowing that the unchanging God of all creation is taking care of us.
Prayer—Father I thank You for Your faithfulness in my life and when I have not remained faithful, You have. Forgive me for the times that I have not remained true to You, and help me to understand Your faithfulness in my life. Today I life up______________circumstance in my life and I trust Your faithfulness to see me through, in Jesus name. Amen,
