Faithfulness

O. T. #1295  "Faithfulness"
Oct. 1, 2018
Psalm 89-Part 3
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.  Lamentations 3:22-23

LET IT GLOW

If there is one thing that has demished in our culture, we can agree that it is faithfulness of people. Though we may remaining faithful, others may not-a spouse, an employer, friends, church folks. I am so sorry that some of you may have experienced this kind of hurt. Just remember, God remains faithful. He will love us forever and keep His promises.

Last time we discovered that the psalmist sang about the mercies of the Lord. In addition, he also sang about God's faithfulness. We read of God's promise to David in verse 4-his seed would be established forever. In Christ the seed of David will be an everlasting kingdom.

In the Hebrew language, faithfulness means firmness; security; stability; steady; truth.

In six verses His faithfulness is proclaimed:

1. The psalmist said that the young and old would hear of God's faithfulness. (verse 1)
2. It is as enduring as the heavens. (verse 2)
3. The congregation of the saints, those redeemed and living on earth, shall praise God for His faithfulness. (verse 5)
4. God is entirely faithful. (verse 8)
5. His faithfulness was with both David and Christ. (verse 24)
6. God's love for David would never stop and He promised to never fail to keep His promises to him. (verse 33)

God was faithful to David and Christ. We, too, can proclaim God's faithfulness in our life. Are we?


LET IT GROW

Who is a rival for the Lord, an equal to His majesty and might?

• not angels in heaven;
• no princes on the earth. (verse 6)

I like how the New Living Translation answers the question in verse 7: The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround His throne.

He is greatly to be feared and reverenced in the assembly of the saints. Isn't He an awesome God?


LET IT GO

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
You alone are awesome and majestic.
None can compare to Thee.
Help me to keep proclaiming it to all generations so they, too, can experience Your mercy and faithfulness in their life.