Day 36: Faithfulness

"Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:23)

"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever, with my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness to all generations." (Psalm 89:1)

When you really think about it, isn't it amazing how faithful God is towards us. Over all the years that this world has been in existence, He has remained the same. Though man failed in keeping His side of the covenant, God remained faithful. He keeps His promises, and we can have such a great comfort that He will never leave us nor forsake us, because He has promised that He will forever be our guide. 

Now if God is so faithful we also must be faithful. Another characteristic of the 'new man' is faithfulness. Now this faithfulness, is not that we have faith (even though this is also what you need to be regenerated), but it is faithfulness in the sense that we are loyal, steadfast, and consistent with the relationships and promises that we make in this life. 

Today's world is characterised by non-commitment, where only the present day matters. A motto that sums up such life is: "I can't promise you forever, but I can promise you today." In contrast to this we have to promise 'forever'. Consider the marriage vows one takes. This is a promise that you make to each other that shall last till death part you. You have to be faithful to your spouse and faithful to your marriage relationship. And this goes for any relationship we have; including our relationship with the Lord. 

Let us be faithful, just as He is faithful; let us stand out and be different from others in this world; faithfulness is a virtue which we must uphold. 

Thank God for His faithfulness.

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,

There is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not

As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. 

Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness

Morning by Morning new mercies I see;

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided -- 

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,

Join with all nature in manifold witness, 

To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. 

Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness

Morning by Morning new mercies I see;

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided -- 

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,

Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness

Morning by Morning new mercies I see;

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided -- 

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!