A Faithful God

 

• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)

  But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

• In Numbers Chapter 22-24 we find Balak the ruler of the Moabites trying to get Balaam to curse Israel.  Each time God told Balaam no and every time he tried to curse, blessings came out his mouth. Three times was Israel blessed.  Israel had no knowledge of what was going on behind the scenes.  There were camped and going about their daily lives, but God was protecting them from evil.  God was faithful even when time after time Israel had not been.  He was working behind the scenes.

• Studying this passage of scripture brought tears to my eyes as I thought of the faithfulness of God.  As I thought of His love.  He is Lord and He is faithful. It's not based on anything that I have done, but His grace covers me.  He strengthens me and protects me.  He truly works all things out for my good (Romans 8:28).  Every day He gives me a testimony or praise. He is protecting me from dangers that I do not see. He is blessing me.  He wants what's best for me.

• How should I respond to His faithfulness?  I should respond with gratitude, faithfulness, and obedience.  I should respond to God with a surrender heart. Each Friday I have committed to writing in this blog and I have to pray on what He wants me to say.  Its not me, but His faithfulness that brings it about.  

• I don't know what you may be going through today, but I pray that you remember just how much God loves you and how unchangeable HIs loves for you is.  I pray that you remember that He is faithful to perform His word (Jeremiah 1:12).  I pray you remember that His promises are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20).  I pray peace and joy for you today.

• Father You are a faithful Lord, father and redeemer.   You strengthen us where we are weak and you protect us from those who would seek to do us harm. You are a good, good Father and we love You.  We bless Your Holy name.  May we live with confidence in the knowledge of your faithfulness and love towards us.  May we respond with willing obedience and gratitude for Your grace and mercy.  In Jesus name,  Amen