Thursday, October 31,
2024
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 lusts 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
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