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Day By Day By Grace
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Bob Hoekstra
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July 23
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<h1>God's Faithfulness and His Promises</h1>
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<div class="block"><i>Let us <b>hold fast</b> the <b>confession</b> of our <b>hope</b> without <b>wavering</b>, for He who <b>promised</b> is <b>faithful</b>.</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 10, '23-23');">Hebrews 10:23</a>)</div>
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<p>Previously, we reflected upon God's <b>ability</b> in conjunction with His promises. The capability of the one making promises is strategic when promises are made. When relating God's ability to His promises, we have full assurance that He can fulfill what He has promised to do. <i>"Ah, Lord God! Behold, <b>You</b> have <b>made</b> the <b>heavens</b> and the <b>earth</b> by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is <b>nothing too hard for You</b>…Behold, I am the LORD, the <b>God</b> of <b>all flesh</b>. Is there <b>anything too hard for Me</b>?"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Jer', 32, '17-17');">Jeremiah 32:17</a>, <a onClick="return mV('Jer', 32, '27-27');">27</a>). Our Lord created all the universe, and He is ruler over all of humanity. Surely, He is <b>able</b> to fulfill all of His promises.</p>
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<p>Now, we have another issue to consider: <b>faithfulness</b>. When promises are made, faithfulness is just as important as ability. It is vital to know that the one promising is not only able, but is also <b>reliable</b>. In our present verse, we are given reason to exercise unwavering confidence in God, based upon His faithfulness. <i>"Let us <b>hold fast</b> the <b>confession</b> of our <b>hope</b> without <b>wavering</b>, for He who <b>promised</b> is <b>faithful</b>."</i></p>
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<p>In the book of Hebrews, we are given a recurring call to stand firm in the hope of the Lord. To participate more and more in the reality of being <b>God's spiritual household</b> here on earth, we are to confidently embrace throughout our pilgrimage the hope that is available in our Lord: <i>"whose <b>house</b> we are if we <b>hold fast</b> the <b>confidence</b> and the rejoicing of the <b>hope</b> firm to the <b>end</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 3, '6-6');">Hebrews 3:6</a>). To fully partake of <b>all that is ours in Christ</b>, we are to persistently cling to Him by faith right up to our last days on earth. <i>"For we have become <b>partakers of Christ</b> if we hold the beginning of our confidence <b>steadfast to the end</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 3, '14-14');">Hebrews 3:14</a>).</p>
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<p>Our present verse also stresses persistent faith in the hope of the Lord. <i>"Let us <b>hold fast</b> the <b>confession</b> of our <b>hope</b> without <b>wavering</b>."</i> This persistence of trust in God is related to His <b>promises</b> and His <b>faithfulness</b>. <i>"For He who <b>promised</b> is <b>faithful</b>."</i> We can cling tightly to the promises of God. We can confidently hope in God's fulfilling His promises to us. We do not need to waver in doubt, because God is <b>reliable</b>. He is <b>trustworthy</b>. He is <b>faithful</b>.</p>
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<div class="dbdbg_prayer">Dear God of faithfulness, how delightful to realize that my persistence of faith in You hinges on Your faithfulness toward me. I see that I can continue to depend upon You, because you are fully faithful to me. What expectation this gives me as I consider Your great promises! You will be faithful to fulfill every one of them, as I place my trust in You!</div>
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