A Faithful Friend

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands." Deuteronomy 7:9

Friends are important part of our lives. some are causal acquaintances; others close friends; still others more intimate, dear ones. How we appreciate those whom we characterize as "faithful friends," friends who are steadfastly loyal friends on whom we can depend at all times and for every need.

Yet most of us have experienced the hurt that comes from friends whoa re unfaithful. Even members of our family may prove unfaithful.

How reassuring to know there is one who is faithful - faithful always and faithful in everything. "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God" (Deuteronomy 7:9). Because of His very nature, He could not be God and be unfaithful. We read in 2 Timothy 2:13

"If we are faithless, He will remain faithful, for He cannot disown Himself."

He never changes. He never fails. He never goes back on one of His promises. God, being who He is, cannon cease to be what He is. He cannot act out of character with Himself. Because He is faithful, He will be faithful in His actions.

At times we may forget His faithfulness to us. When trials and testings come, it may seem as if God has surely forgotten us. When friends fail us and our lives are falling apart, we may feel He has forsaken us. There seem to be so few people we can trust. Many people do not keep their word. Our faith in human nature becomes shaken, and we wonder if anyone is honest.

Yet there is One, the faithful God, on whom we can depend. He will never let us down. He has promised:

"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5)

By Millie Stamm, taken from "Women's Devotional Bible 2"

Bible Reading Guide:

Beginning to End: Numbers 14-15
Old and New Testaments Together: Leviticus 21-22 & Matthew 28
Historical: Numbers 14-15
Chronological: Leviticus 14-15
Blended: Exodus 1-3 & Mark 15:1-25

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