DAY -13
EL HANNEMAN
THE FAITHFUL GOD.
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 commandments. Deu 7:9
Faithfulness is the key to spirituality, relationships, and life. People expect loyalty in a personal relationship or a corporate relationship. The loyalty in us speaks of who we are and the values that we are built upon wherever we go and wherever we are placed. On the other hand, we would have heard that God is a faithful God an infinite number of times in church. He is unwaveringly loyal to all of his creations. His faithfulness is so great that nations have and will always acknowledge it.
El Hanneman discusses God's primary attributes. It alludes to the "God of Faithfulness." The Bible highlights time and again that God is not like a man. His characteristics are opposed to those of mortals. "God is not human, that he should lie; God is not a human being, that he should change his mind," says Numbers (23:19). This means that a mortal is always regarded as faithless, whereas God is a faithful God. We frequently fail to keep our words, to keep our promises, and betray people's trust and belief for a variety of reasons. Even if we are unfaithful, God remains faithful to us. (2Tim 2:13)
We may now ask ourselves, "Why is God faithful?" In what ways does his faithfulness manifest itself?
To respond to the first question, God's greatest love for mankind is manifested in his faithfulness. He created the entire earth and its creatures so that there would be life on Earth. He did not create it to later destroy it. In his perception, his creations were flawless. So, when man sinned against him, man's perfection was lost, but God desired to redeem mankind through his perfect Son, Jesus Christ. When he had control over his creation, he chose to keep the man alive rather than to destroy him for his sins. For example, what do we do or how do we react if someone we trust fails us? We primarily stop to greet or converse with them. For a long time, we feel resentment toward the people. But how did God react to man's first sin? Of course, he expelled the couple from Eden, but he devised ways for the man to live on. Initially, He made their clothing out of animal skin. Furthermore, He made it possible for a man to survive by farming and raising cattle. Aren't these manifestations of God's love and faithfulness?
God's faithfulness is demonstrated in a variety of ways; we'll go over each one below.
FAITHFUL GOD, WHO KEEPS HIS COVENANT TO 1000 GENERATIONS.
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 commandments. Deu 7:9
In Malachi (3:6), God says, "For I am the LORD, and I do not change; therefore, ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." After inheriting the land of Canaan, the Israelites gradually reverted to obeying God's commandments. They adopted the Canaanite idols as their gods and began worshipping them. Despite being Abraham's descendants, they did not believe in God as Abraham did. This aroused God's wrath against the children of Israel. He sent neighboring nations against them, sent plagues that destroyed people, and placed them in the hands of evil men. During the chaos, they prayed to God for a reprieve from the disasters, but their hearts were far from God. God hardened the heart of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon against Israel as a result of their sustained disobedience and stubbornness. He invaded the country, destroying its fortified cities and demolishing the walls of Jerusalem and the Temple of God. He also kidnapped the inhabitants of the cities as slaves.
They were working as pioneers in newly reclaimed agricultural areas. Their role was to supply food for the population in the urban nucleus of Babylon. Even though the Babylonians did not treat the Jews harshly, they were still refugees in a foreign land. They begged God to take them back to their homeland of Israel. They also remembered God's love for them, as well as his blessings and prosperity, which they had received in Israel by the Babylonian rivers. But God, who keeps his promises, remembered the Israelites' anguish. He delivered them from Babylon after 70 years of Israel, as he spoke through the Prophets.
God kept the covenant he made with Abraham about his descendants living in Canaan. Although they were placed in the hands of foreign rulers, God ensured their deliverance and returned them to Canaan.
FAITHFUL GOD, WHO KEEPS HIS PROMISE
Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. Joshua 21:45
Everything God said to the Israelites turned out to be true in their lives. Whatever God said happened miraculously to them, from the deliverance of Egypt to the inheritance of Canaan. They saw God fight for them against their enemies from both large and small nations. Every battle they fought resulted in a victory. They multiplied and grew in strength in the face of many other nations. Every nation trembled at the prospect of fighting them. Many people came forward to reach a peace agreement. They conquered fortified cities, pasture lands, hills and slopes, houses, vineyards, olive tree farmlands, cattle, and the earth's riches, just as God promised.
None of God's promises to them went unfulfilled. He carried them on his shoulders like a father would a son. Every one of their wants and needs were met. They lived happily, peacefully, and safely in the promised land of God.
FAITHFUL GOD, WHO FORGIVE OUR SINS.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1John 1:9
Only God can forgive us and cleanse us of our imperfections. We can't have his presence or his blessings unless we accept his forgiveness. Our sins torment our inner being, stealing our peace and eventually destroying us. As a result, it is essential that we accept God's forgiveness.
The tragic life of Judas is an example of how rejecting God's forgiveness can ruin a person's life. Judas betrayed Jesus in exchange for a large sum of money from the elders who wanted to arrest Jesus. Judas joined them and agreed to use a kiss to identify Jesus. As a result, Jesus was arrested, tortured to death, and crucified. Judas was troubled by the fact that Jesus died. So, he hung himself and died as a result of his inability to bear the guilt.
After being denied Lord Jesus three times, Peter started to realize his mistake and wept bitterly, pleading with God for forgiveness. Jesus Christ not only forgave Peter, but also gave him a new life of ministering to lost souls. He began to be known as "Keba" after being named by Jesus. He built many churches and ministered the gospel of God to the nations. He was able to raise the dead through the power of the risen God, and even his shadow healed people.
FAITHFUL GOD, WHO PROVIDES A WAY TO ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATIONS.
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1Cor 10:13
Temptations and trials are a part of everyone's life. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan. We arrive at God's kingdom after many trials and tribulations. Every life of God's servants in the world was troubled and tormented. It is permissible for God's power and glory to be revealed in a person's life. Its purpose is to strengthen the soul's faith in God.
Daniel was thrown into the lion's den because he served God. Daniel is said to have made no mistakes or been found guilty of anything. Nonetheless, the man was imprisoned because his enemies were envious of his successful career. However, in the lion's den, God sent his angel to bind the lions' mouths in order to save Daniel. When the King went to check on Daniel, to everyone's surprise, he returned unharmed and testified God. Because of Daniel, God's name was honored.
Remember that our God is a God of truthfulness. He will go to any length to keep his promises. If he has said anything about your life, it will be completely fulfilled. He will not forget his promises or your prayers for them to be fulfilled. He is the God of Daniel, and he is capable of saving you regardless of the circumstances. He will not give up you or abandon you. Everything he said to you will come true in the coming days. Rejoice.
Prayer : El Hanneman, Lord, I thank you for your faithfulness to me. Thank you for your unfailing love, which you demonstrated to me on the cross. Lord, please forgive me for the times I have been unfaithful to you. Cleanse my heart and soul, and assist me in remaining steadfast in your words. Please remember the words and the covenant you made with me as I read that you are a faithful god from generation to generation. Kindly, by your grace, fulfil each of them in my life. May my life, like Daniel's, bring glory to your name. In the name of Jesus, amen!
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