The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” Exodus 34:6 ESV
But how do I know God will be faithful to me?
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close. Psalm 27:10 NLT
God is not like people. He tells no lies. He is not like humans. He doesn’t change his mind. When he says something, he does it. When he makes a promise, he keeps it. Numbers 23:19 GW
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. 2 Timothy 2:13 NLT
• God does not simply perform faithful deeds;
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT
The Bible declares the faithfulness of God
• God is a
Keep in mind that the Lord your God is the only God. He is a faithful God, who keeps his promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 GW
And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed. Joshua 23:14 ESV
He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:8–9 NLT
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrews 10:23 NLT
• God’s faithfulness has
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 ESV
O Lord, your mercy reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Psalm 36:5 GW
Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. Psalm 119:90 NLT
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” Exodus 34:6 ESV
“It is often in the valleys and storms of life that we begin to doubt God’s faithfulness. But how could we? He is faithful to never leave nor forsake us. In times of trouble, His faithfulness is most demonstrated even when we are most unaware of His presence.” Author Unknown
God desires for me to be faithful in return
• My faithfulness is evidence of
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control… . Galatians 5:22–23 NLT
I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:1 NLT
• My faithfulness should be
Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful. 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 NLT
Be faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10 CEB
• My faithfulness will be
A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. Proverbs 28:20 NIV
His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:21 NKJV
God is holy, merciful, gracious, loving, just, and faithful. He said so!
• You are the God I love.
• You are the God I follow.
• You are the God I serve.
• You are the God I make known to others.
• You are my God and I will be faithful to you!
Memory Verse
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. 2 Timothy 2:13 NLT
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