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The Faithfulness of God

What is Faithfulness?

Someone faithful is loyal, dependable, and firm in adhering to promises or observing duty. The Bible speaks of God’s faithfulness; it speaks in terms of eternity and perfection. If we apply our definition of faithfulness to God, we realize that he is dependable, trustworthy, loyal, reliable, and true to his word—always and forever.

Hebrews 6:18: “So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.”

Deuteronomy 7:9: “Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.”

Lamentations 3

What does the word “lament” mean?

A passionate expression of grief

What does Lamentations 3 have to do with God’s faithfulness?

Jeremiah expresses his sorrows on the Israelites because he was grieving about the punishment that was coming to them. But in verse 21, Jeremiah remembered the faithful love of the Lord never ends!

Why is Jeremiah so depressed?

Jeremiah is so depressed/sad because the Israelites, kings and leaders wouldn’t listen to God’s word. In Jeremiah 36-40, Jeremiah was dictating all the words the Lord had spoken to him while Baruch was writing them down on a scroll. The scroll was talking about God’s judgement on Israel, and Judah. The Lord was trying to get the people of Judah to turn from their wicked way; but when the people of Judah would not listen and turn from their wicked ways, God would punish them. But the king of Israel burned the scroll and wanted to kill Jeremiah.

How does God reveal his faithfulness?

Through His Creation

Examples: Psalm 119:90, Psalm 145:13-16

Through His People

Examples: Genesis 12: 1-3, Micah 7:20, Psalm 132:11, Matthew 16:18

Through His Spirit

Examples: John 14:15-18, Galatians 5:22:23

Through His Character

Example: Isaiah 25:1

Through His Son

Examples: Isaiah 11:5, Revelation 19:11

End

God is faithful to his Word, to his promises, to his people, and to his character because he cannot be otherwise. You can depend on him 100 percent of the time. He will never let you down. He may not do what you want him to do exactly when you want him to or even how you want him to. He may not orchestrate it in a way that you can understand it now or perhaps ever; but he will never let you down.

What does God’s faithfulness mean to you?

How could this knowledge of God’s faithfulness affect their daily life