Not One Word is Taken Back

O. T. #1297  "Not One Word is Taken Back"
Oct. 3, 2018
Psalm 89-Part 4


LET IT GLOW

What you said hurt my feelings. Take it back. Of course we can't take back our words once they have exited our mouth, but we can be sorry for them. Words. They can be encouraging or hurtful.

Never break faith. Do not go back on your word. Once You have made a commitment, said you would do thus and so, then do it. If we can't be taken as faithful to our word, then what do we have?
As believers in Jesus, we bring Him honor when we keep our word. Today, we read of someone who keeps His word. Read on to find out who it is, friend.

No matter how the descendants of David had acted and strayed from God, God remained faithful and merciful. He told them:

• God's lovingkindness would never fail, for He would never stop loving David's family.
• He faithfulness would not fail.
• Jehovah would keep His covenant with David. He would not take back a single word. (verse 34)
• He sworn an oath to David and in His holiness, God cannot lie. He could swear by none greater than Himself. (verse 35)
• David's seed, dynasty, would go on (through Jesus Christ) forever.
• As long as the sun and moon exist, his kingdom will be. (verse 36)

Israel did disobey, evil ran rampant, the nation was divided, exile came-but through it all, a remnant of God's people remained faithful. Even through their disobedience and punishment, God would never break faith with them. Centuries later, the Messiah arrived, the eternal King from David's line, just as God had promised. All that God promises, He fulfills. He will not take back even one word of what He says. God can always be trusted to save us as He promised He would (Hebrews 6:13-18). God is completely reliable. (Life Application Study Bible)

I see You in everything, all day. Every beat of my heart keeps reminding me. What a song!

LET IT GROW

Remember how short my time is. (verse 47)

It seems just yesterday that happened. I now understand what is meant by that statement. Time is running by so fast. Months and years keep coming as fast as the odometer on the car turns with the miles traveled. What are we accomplishing during this short time on earth, in this short lifetime?
Even when we turn 60, don't sit down and leave the good works to the younger ones. Let me challenge us to use our wisdom and share God's faithfulness. The youngin's need to hear it. They need to see us walking by faith through the trials of this life. Teach them to pray and cherish God's Word.

LET IT GO

Look around and see the faithfulness of my God.
Keep my word.
Serve the Lord with gladness today.