The 15th of March is famously known as the “Ides of March.” The word “ides” refers to the middle of the month, so every month has an ides, but the ides of March is known for being the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated by Brutus, a friend in whom the Roman emperor believed was loyal to him.
I have a loyal friend, but I will never have to fear His betrayal. Why? Because my friend is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and He will never forsake me. The Bible tells me that God’s faithfulness, or loyalty, became mine when I accepted Jesus as my Saviour. 1 Corinthians 1:9 states, “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Here are a few verses that remind me of God’s loyalty.
L – Jeremiah 31:3 “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.”
“Love” – God’s love for me is from everlasting to everlasting!
O – Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
“Omnipresence” – I am never without God; He has promised to always be with me!
Y – Ezekiel 34:31 “And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.”
“Your God” – The Creator of the universe is my heavenly Father; His Son is my Saviour, and His Spirit is my Comforter!
A – Isaiah 65:24 “And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
“Answer” – I have the assurance that God hears my prayers and answers!
L – Psalm 86:15 “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”
“Longsuffering” – God is patient with me; His mercies are new every morning!
T – John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
“Truth” – The loyalty of God is woven throughout the Bible, the true Word of God!
Y – Matthew 11:29 “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
“Yoke” – A yoke links two oxen together. They cannot be separated while in the yoke. I am yoked to Jesus forever!
The loyalty of God is without question. He is faithful to all who call upon His name for salvation and trust in His Word. I never need to fear the ides of March or any other time when I might lose God’s loyalty. It will never happen! Jesus is faithful, trustworthy, and immutable! He is my God and my Redeemer, now and forever!
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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How has God’s loyalty brought you comfort in difficult times?
Amen! Thanks for this wonderful thought, Jayne!