5). That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 6). Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7). So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8). Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9), God is faithful, by whom were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 CORINTHIANS 1:5-9
When life seems to fall apart, we often wonder, Where is God? Why hasn’t He answered my prayers? The Bible offers us this encouragement: “Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His faithfulness to a thousand generations for those who love Him and keep His commandments” (DEUTERONOMY 7:9).
Five attributes of God make this possible. First, He is omniscient, which means He knows everything, including our every need, thought, and life situation—not just present but also past and future. Second, God is omnipotent, so nothing’s too hard for Him (JEREMIAH 32:17).
Third, He is omnipresent, so He is never beyond reach. Fourth, our heavenly Father can’t lie. Everything that He says is true and reliable. And fifth, God is unchanging. Our circumstances and the world may seem to be in a constant state of flux, and God may even modify the way He chooses to interact with us. But His character is always the same. So when Scripture says God is faithful, we can rest confidently upon that promise.
In situations that seem overwhelming, we can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for our good.
We can rest confidently, knowing that the unchanging God of all creation is taking care of us.
-IBC
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