“For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues from generation to generation.” Psalm 100:5
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin is said to have written this comment in a letter regarding the potential success of the newly adopted Constitution of our country. Like our forefathers, we are also living in times of uncertainty.
Unsure of where the future will take us can be very unsettling, but during these trying times, it sure is good to remember that God is a certainty that is unwavering. God never changes. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8), and His Word is rock solid. In today’s verse, I notice three things about God upon which I can depend.
1.God is good. “Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.” – Psalm 73:1
- My pastor often says to us, “God is good all the time!” and then we respond, “All the time, God is good!” It is true that God is good to us, and according to Psalm 107:8, we should praise Him for it. “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” I love the song, “Count Your Blessings” because it reminds me of how good God is to me. When I reflect upon all the things that He has done for me, I am amazed and grateful for His goodness toward me!
2. God’s love endures forever. “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” – Jeremiah 31:3
- So many people feel unlovable, but God loves each and every one of us! He created each of us as unique, yet in His image. Oh, what love! The Bible tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of God! “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
3. God is faithful. “Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.” – Psalm 119:90
- There is no uncertainty when it comes to God’s faithfulness. He has proven Himself again and again to be faithful. He is faithful to forgive. He has been faithful to keep me safe from evil. He has been faithful to continue a good work in me, and He has faithful to never leave me. Throughout all the ages, He has always kept His Word. “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9)
No matter what happens in this life, I know God is always with me, will always do what is best for me, and will love me forever! He’ll do the same for you!
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with thee;
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see:
All I have needed thy hand hath provided–
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
(from “Great is Thy Faithfulness” by Thomas Chisholm & William M. Runyan)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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Remember, God holds tomorrow in His hand!