Christian Living
Welcome back!
We ended the first part of this blogpost series listing the 3 ethical truths about Jehovah that every Christian must know. That;
1. The Lord Your God (Jehovah) is Faithful.
2. The Lord Your God (Jehovah) is Merciful.
3. The Lord Your God (Jehovah) keeps Covenant.
We’ll look at one of these today.
Know that The Lord Your God is Faithful.
From our discussions in the first part, this could easily read as: ‘Know that The God whom you have a relationship with is Faithful.’
What does it mean to be faithful?
Faithful means loyal, constant, steadfast. Unswerving adherence to a person, an oath or promise.
Also means dependability, devotion.
Implies long-continued fidelity to a pledge, a duty or obligation.
Those are simple dictionary definitions/descriptions of ‘faithful’
How does the Bible describe a ‘faithful God’?
Let’s look at a few scriptures….
“But (as surely as) God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ (at the same time). 2 Corinthians 1:18. AMP.
“God is faithful (He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise-He can be depended on) and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9. AMP.
“Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them, Who keeps truth and is faithful forever.” Psalm 146:6. AMP
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you (setting you on a firm foundation) and will protect and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3. AMP.
“Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you (to Himself for your salvation) and He will do it (He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you and protecting you as His own). 1 Thessalonians 5:24. AMP.
“For I am the LORD, I do not change (but remain faithful to My covenant with you); that is why you, O sons of Judah, have not come to an end.” Malachi 3:6 AMP.
So when the Bible says to know that The Lord your God is faithful, it means to know that;
- He is reliable
- He is dependable
- He is trustworthy
- He is compassionate
- He means what He says
- He keeps His promises
Halleluyah!
And He shows His faithfulness in;
- Protecting you
- Guarding you
- Strengthening you
- Setting you on a firm foundation
- Making you holy
- Keeping all the promises He made you. Promises of health, prosperity, protection, peace, and all His Good and excellent promises seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-13, Psalm 103, Psalm 147:3, etc..
How does He do that?
By causing ALL things to work together for your Good….
“And we know (with great confidence) that God (who is deeply concerned about us) causes all things to work together (as a plan) for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” Romans 8:28
Beloved in Christ Jesus, you can trust absolutely in Jehovah. Be confident that He is your God, and if He is your God, then rest assured of His protection. provision, guidance, promotion, and His commitment to making good ALL His promises to you.
Jehovah is CAUSING all things to work together for your good.
Trust Him.
