GOD IS FAITHFUL

 

Thursday, October 22, 2026

GOD IS FAITHFUL

1 Cor 1:9

9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Cor 10:13

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

The phrase “God is faithful” is found only twice in the King James Version of the Bible and both times it is found in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church. Each time the word faithful means “trustworthy!” I’m glad I have a God who is trustworthy.

          In the First instance – the effectual calling of the Holy Spirit has “romanced” us to God and betrothed us to the Son in a trustworthy relationship. Through the courtship of the Spirit, we became aware of our sins and the horrible nature of them. We ultimately agreed with God regarding our sins and resolved to rid ourselves of them but discovered that we were unable. God offered His own remedy in the sacrifice of His Son, and we readily received it.

This wonderful relationship is founded upon the faithfulness of Christ, His divine trustworthiness. He will never leave us for one more lovely. He will never abuse us. He will never neglect us due to some selfish pursuit. He will never fail to provide for us for he is faithful!

The trustworthiness of God can only be comprehended as it is set against unfaithfulness. The marvel of His constancy is set against the infidelity of man where it shines like a diamond against a black cloth.

In the Second instance – He is trustworthy in keeping us through temptation by providing an escape. He will always make a way to flee youthful lust and to avoid the snare that is set for us. In trouble, He will provide the strength to carry the load because He knows the limits of our endurance. God is faithful both in the calling and in the completion.

1 Thess 5:24

24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Be Still, My Soul

Words: Katharina A. von Schlegel; translated to English by Jane L. Borthwick

Music: "Unde et Memores" by Willian H. Monk

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.

Leave to thy God to order and provide;

In every change, He faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend

Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Dear Lord, thank you for your faithfulness. AMEN

 

HE HUNG THE MOON

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

HE HUNG THE MOON

Job 26:7

7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.

Isa 40:22

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

          Imagine, if you will, an eternal void. There is no sound, no movement, no anything. Suddenly Pure Intellect thinks a thought and speaks a word. “Let there be light and there was light.” And so, everything we can discern began. This is God!

          We are so small. We are like grasshoppers in His sight. Yet he sees us and takes note of us because he made us. We are not insignificant, but we are small.

          Our problems seem so large that God is diminished in our sight. Our focus is wrong. We can’t see the forest for the trees. God hides in plain sight because we can see nothing but our difficulties. Yet He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Job 9:4

Ps 62:8

8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Dear Great and Awesome God, be near to all who call upon thee today. AMEN

 

GOOD MORNING, LORD!

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

GOOD MORNING, LORD!

Ps 5:1-3

5 To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, [Nehiloth is a flute] A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.

2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.

3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

          Morning seems best for my devotional meditations. Often, I rise before anyone else so that I may be alone with my thoughts and my God without interruption. David seemed to prefer the mornings as well. In the scripture above, we may see an awakening prayer.

          The word “meditation,” in verse one is the word hagiyg which means “to murmur or to complain.” Grumblers, like me, may take courage knowing that God considers what we are considering. Those deep, perhaps disappointing, thoughts are intercepted by a listening God. The fretful unfinished projects of yesterday and the daunting challenges of today we may bring to a considerate God.

          David moves on to the word “cry” in verse two. This word is the Hebrew word sheva’ and is basically a “haloo.” Moving from murmuring thoughts, David now directly addresses God with a hello! Formal communication is initiated, and a response is earnestly expected. Hello, Lord!

          In verse three the two words “my prayer” are not present and are italicized in your Bible. The entire meaning is wrapped up in the word “direct” which is the word ‘arak which means “to set things in order.” Now we see the list appear. On this list are written all the things that challenge and trouble me. I now have God’s attention! He is aware of my emotions, and I have engaged Him in direct communication. Now I offer Him my list of complaints and requests.

          In verse two David, the king, acknowledges God as King of Kings. He says, “thou art my king and my God.” Authority and Majesty are wrapped in worship. He rules the affairs of my life, and His power is a comfort to my weakness.

          Finally, in verse three, David “looks up” expectantly. He has groaned while God listened. He formally addressed the Lord with a hello and given a detailed list of complaints. He has acknowledged God as King and God and now he looks up expectantly. It’s time to begin the day knowing that God now knows what is troubling me. Throughout the day I will be watching for God’s intervention.

             A quote from Benjamin Franklin seems appropriate here: “The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of man; and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?”

Dear Lord, acquaint yourself with my pains and my problems. Provide both ointment and remedies. I acknowledge your authority and majesty. As I lay my list before you, I can look up expectantly for answers. All day long I will watch for your intervention. Thank you, Lord. AMEN