A CHRISTIAN’S LIFE REST IN A GOD WHO IS TRUTHFUL

“God is not a man, that He should lie; hath He said, and shall He not do it?  Or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good.”—Numbers 23:19

 

I want to encourage you to gain a deeper understanding of truth and God’s truthfulness.  Our heavenly Father is truthful, faithful, loving and all-powerful.  You can base your entire life on His promises, secure in the knowledge that He will do just as He has said.

 

Did you know that the Christian’s life rests on the premise that God is truth?  God is truth itself.  In Psalm 31:5, He is called the God of truth.  Jeremiah said that He is the true God in chapter 10 verse 10.  Jesus Christ Himself is the incarnation of truth.  In John 14:6 He said, “I am the truth.”  All truth is God’s truth.  God is truth, speaks truth and defines truth.  Because the Bible is God’s word, it is the “Word of Truth.”  That is why my goal is to encourage you to read your Bible more and to help you to believe in and take advantage of the wonderful array of promise found throughout the Word of God.  You can trust everything that our Heavenly Father has said because His Word shows Him to be truthful.

 

Our Scripture reading for today tells us that God does not lie and when He speaks something He stands behind what He says. We as humans are pretty weak-willed.  Sometimes out of fear we will make an impulsive promise, even though we know we cannot keep it.  But God does not do that.  For one thing, He never feels threatened or pressured.  But most importantly, the Bible says He simply cannot lie, “That by two immutable things, with which it is impossible for God to lie…” (Hebrews 6:18).  Titus 1:2, “In hope of eternal life which God who cannot lie, promised before time.”  You see God’s promises are based on His infinite knowledge and truthfulness. 

 

So what does it mean to be truthful?  Webster’s dictionary tells us that to be truthful means to be honest, to be correct, and to be reliable.  As a Christian, it is important for you to understand that God is honest, He is correct, He is truthful and reliable.  We can say it like this, you can count on him.  In a world, where few things can be counted upon—relied upon— YOU can count on him because He is truthful.

 

Prayer—Heavenly Father, thank You that I can rely upon You and Your promises to me.  Help me to develop my root system into You and Your truthfulness so that when the winds of adversity blow I am able to stand, in Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

YOU CAN BASE YOUR WHOLE LIFE ON GOD’S PROMISES

“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.”—2 Corinthians 1:20

 

A promise is valuable only if the one making it has trustworthy character and the ability to carry through.  In today’s world, people may promise us many things, but do they possess the character and have the ability to carry through?  Scripture tells us over and over again that God’s promises never fail.  Our heavenly Father is truthful, faithful, loving, and all-powerful.  You can base your entire life on His promises, secure in the knowledge that He will do just as He has said.

 

The Christian’s life rests on the foundation of God’s promises for today and for the future.  That’s why my goal is to encourage you to read your Bible more and help you believe in and take advantage of the wonderful array of promises found throughout His Word.  You can trust everything that our heavenly Father has said because His Word shows Him to be…

 

Truthful—The Lord knows what is true and speaks honestly in all matters.  Numbers 23:19 says, “God is not a man, that he should lie; … hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”   We humans are pretty weak-willed.  Sometimes out of fear we will make an impulsive promise, even though we know we cannot keep it.  But God does not need to do that.  For one, He never feels threatened or pressured.  But most important, the Bible says He simply cannot lie, “That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God lie, …” (Hebrews 6:18) and, “In hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began” (Titus 1:2).   His promises are based on His infinite knowledge and truthfulness. 

Faithful—Scripture compares the Lord to a shepherd who, “He will feed His flocks like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young” (Isaiah 40:11).  What He has planned for us, He will bring to fruition, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).  Our heavenly Father does not waver in His intentions or will.  In Matthew 24:35, Jesus explains, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”  In fact, God goes out of His way to guarantee Himself for all eternity:  “My covenant I will not break, nor alter the word that has gone out of my lips” (Psalm 89:34).  Then He backs it up by doing what He says.

Loving—God is love, “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love’ (1 John 4:8).  God’s love for us was demonstrated at the cross.  He sent His son Jesus to die by crucifixion and thereby take the punishment for our sins.  The Savior experienced God’s wrath against iniquity so we might know only His love. “For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved” (John 3:16-17).   This is the ultimate proof of His devotion to us.

 

All-powerful—Divine power created the world and raised the Savior back to life, so we know God has the ability to carry out all His plans.   In Colossians 1:17 we find that, “And He is before all things, and in Him all things consists.” And in Revelations 19:6, “And I heard, as it were the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thundering, saying, ‘Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!”  Our omnipotent Father will keep every one of His promises.

 

Prayer—Father today I lay all of my insecurities of not trusting You aside.  I understand that I can trust You with everything because You are truthful, faithful, loving and all-powerful.  Today I choose to trust You in everything that concerns my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.