8 minutes, mostly scriptures
Introduction
In a world filled with uncertainty and change, God’s unwavering nature stands as a beacon of hope and assurance. The Scriptures reveal a God who is profoundly faithful, infinitely loving, perfectly righteous, and eternally true. From the steadfast promises in the Old Testament to the fulfilled truths in the New, we see a consistent narrative of God’s unwavering nature. His word is a solid foundation upon which we can build our lives. His character offers us a deep well of peace and confidence. As we delve into the richness of these verses, let us open our hearts to the transformative power of God’s eternal attributes. Allow His truth, love, and righteousness to guide and uplift us in every season of life.
God’s Unwavering Nature in Scripture
Faithfulness and Truth
God’s unwavering nature is consistently highlighted throughout Scripture. “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19). “The Rock! His work is perfect, for all His ways are just; a God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and upright is He” (Deuteronomy 32:4). “Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass” (Joshua 21:45). “Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind” (1 Samuel 15:29).
Consistency and Righteousness
“Now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are truth, and You have promised this good thing to Your servant” (2 Samuel 7:28). “For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does” (Psalm 33:4). “For the Lord is good; His mercy and lovingkindness are everlasting, His faithfulness [endures] to all generations” (Psalm 100:5). “The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting” (Psalm 119:160). “He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true” (John 3:33). “Then Jesus cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, ‘You both know Me and know where I am from; and I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know’” (John 7:28).
Unchanging Promises
“I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and the things which I heard from Him, these I speak to the world” (John 8:26). “May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, ‘That You may be justified in Your words, And prevail when You are judged’” (Romans 3:4). “In the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago” (Titus 1:2). “So that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us” (Hebrews 6:18). “And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life” (1 John 5:20). “And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations!’” (Revelation 15:3).
Lovingkindness and Mercy
The lovingkindness and mercy of God’s unwavering nature are profound and enduring. “Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth’” (Exodus 34:6). “You, O Lord, will not withhold Your compassion from me; Your lovingkindness and Your truth will continually preserve me” (Psalm 40:11). “For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens and Your truth to the clouds” (Psalm 57:10). “But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth” (Psalm 86:15).
“For Your lovingkindness is great above the heavens, and Your truth reaches to the skies” (Psalm 108:4). “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth” (Psalm 115:1). “For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 117:2). “I will bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; for You have magnified Your word according to all Your name” (Psalm 138:2). “You will give truth to Jacob and unchanging love to Abraham, which You swore to our forefathers from the days of old” (Micah 7:20).
Righteousness and Justice
God’s unwavering nature includes His righteousness and justice, which are foundational to His character. “The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether” (Psalm 19:9). “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; lovingkindness and truth go before You” (Psalm 89:14). “Before the Lord, for He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness” (Psalm 96:13).
“Because he who is blessed in the earth will be blessed by the God of truth; and he who swears in the earth will swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hidden from My sight!” (Isaiah 65:16). “But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes, and the nations cannot endure His indignation” (Jeremiah 10:10). “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride” (Daniel 4:37). “And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things” (Romans 2:2). “And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations!’” (Revelation 15:3).
Fulfillment of God’s Word
Testament to Truth
The fulfillment of God’s word is a testament to His unwavering nature, truthfulness, and faithfulness. “Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have ransomed me, O Lord, God of truth” (Psalm 31:5). “Once I have sworn by My holiness; I will not lie to David” (Psalm 89:35). “He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark” (Psalm 91:4).
Accomplished Promises
“The Lord has done what He purposed; He has accomplished His word which He commanded from days of old. He has thrown down without sparing, and He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you; He has exalted the might of your adversaries” (Lamentations 2:17). “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride” (Daniel 4:37). “But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner?” (Romans 3:7).
Eternal Life
“And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life” (1 John 5:20). “And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations!’” (Revelation 15:3).
Call to Action
Let us embrace the faithfulness, lovingkindness, righteousness, and fulfillment of God’s word in our lives. Recognize that God’s promises are true, His love is everlasting, His justice is perfect, and His word never fails. Trust in the God whose unwavering nature is always faithful and true, and let His character transform and guide us.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe of Your unwavering nature, faithfulness, lovingkindness, righteousness, and truth. Thank You for Your steadfast love and the fulfillment of Your promises. Help us to trust in Your word and to walk in Your ways. May Your truth be our shield and Your righteousness our guide. We praise You for Your justice and the assurance that Your word endures forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.