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He Is Faithful
#WorshipDevotional #HeIsFaithful DO the great work as a soldier of Christ. Never, never give up. The greatness of God doesn’t depend on our circumstances; the greatness of God is dependent upon His faithfulness. Ever feel defeated?
Even while doing the Lord’s work? It seems that we can give so much out to serving others, that sometimes, all you get in return is grief. This can leave a person tired, spent and even depressed, while others demand more and more without end.
“Our Christian life hinges on one thing…taking God at His word, believing that He really means exactly what He says, and accepting the very words in which He reveals His goodness and grace, without substituting others or altering the precise modes and tenses which He has seen fit to use.” – Francis R.
Havergal Even in times when it doesn’t feel great, how is God still faithful? We can put our trust in Him, as he is the one who came to break every chain and wipe away every tear. In Isaiah 61, the writer speaks of how the enemy had plundered Israel.
The people were devastated as their cities were burned, ruined and shattered. Farms were destroyed and livelihoods were damaged. How did the people of God responded? [ctt template=”10″ link=”CNtUD” via=”no” ]They persevered in the Lord by taking God at His Word, even when times were at their darkest.[/ctt]
God says in verse 8: “For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity. In my faithfulness I will reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them.” The people of God knew, that though they suffered much, the journey was not over. God provided a hope through His faithfulness.
He is a God of justice, as He is a God of mercy. We see Jesus doing the same in Luke 4.18-21. What did he do? [ctt template=”10″ link=”tEc1x” via=”no” ]Jesus, came as the Living Word, to restore, bind and heal the broken hearts and the wounded.[/ctt] This comfort is what brings us a new joy.
This restoration of loss, fills us with a new purpose. Now we worship and wait once more through faith, for Christ to come again in power and glory. This is why Isaiah says in verse 10: “I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.” As you serve God, persevere through His faithfulness. You are not alone and you are not without. Most always, God uses the broken to demonstrate His power.
Let the Word of God provide the needed hope and comfort. Take Him at His Word, as He takes you from desolate to delight. [ctt template=”10″ link=”jTy8i” via=”no” ]The greatness of God doesn’t depend on our circumstances; the greatness of God is dependent upon His faithfulness.[/ctt]
Reflection: Do you believe exactly what God’s Word says He will do? How do you find this significant in your life experiences? What will help you stay close and abide in His Word?
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