God's Great Faithfulness!!

I was not sure what I was supposed to write until this evening after waiting the whole day asking God to reveal the word for the blog. I wanted to be impeccably led by the Spirit of God. Finally, Job’s life came to my mind with a few songs related to it. Job’s story speaks of Job’s integrity and God’s blessings to a man of Integrity. But the Spirit of God highlighted the faithfulness of God in Job’s life. God’s faithfulness is amazing. Bible says “Taste and see that the Lord is Good.” We can boldly say that God is good in good times, when we see the blessings in our lives. The truth is He is ALWAYS good. God is good all the time and all the time God is good.

One of the most astounding personality traits of God is His faithfulness. None of us can surpass God in any of His characteristics. For example, we cannot outgive God or we cannot be more truthful to him than He to us. Likewise, we cannot be more faithful than Him and prove that we are more faithful to Him than He to us. The reason is HE ALWAYS EXCELS. He is the ZENITH of every good character and the PINNACLE of every virtue. Psalms 57:10 & Psalms 36:5 Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. He is the fullness of love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control, all the 9 virtues of the Spirit.

Well, let’s get to the story of Job. Job had to go through a time of trials, in which he lost all his wealth, people, and health. He was brought to nothing, but he still had breath in his nostrils. His friends became judgmental and started advising him. His wife was ready to see him die. In such a situation, Job said “Though HE slay me, yet will I hope in Him.” Job 13:15 He kept his integrity before the Lord in word and deed, in attitude and in action. Job chapter 19 describes his pathetic state, in verse 20 we see “I am nothing but skin and bones; I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth.” However, in verse 25 he confesses by faith “I know that my Redeemer lives.” He implies that God will surely redeem him.

But do you think Job’s faithfulness was much greater than that of God. No!! When God revealed His faithfulness to Job, it was AWESOME!!! Job got double-fold blessings!! He got back his children, servants, animals, and wealth, all double-fold. Double for all his troubles!! That’s God's faithfulness.

The Lord says in Isaiah 61:8 "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In my faithfulness I will reward my people and make an everlasting covenant with them."

God’s faithfulness is revealed to give double-portion of blessings. Isaiah 61:7 Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.

God’s faithfulness is revealed to comfort (Isaiah 61:3) all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise, instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor.

The following song of Marty Nystrom was and is one of my favorites. This has been my confession and I have sung this song umpteen times with tears rolling down my cheeks. I love this song soooo very much. The lyrics are so powerful and have carried me through the tough times. Sharing the lyrics here so that you be blessed as you sing before Him, the ultimate in faithfulness.

God bless you as you celebrate God’s faithfulness this day of Thanksgiving and forever!!

My redeemer lives
And I will see His glory
As He works all things
Together for my good
Whatever things occurred
Of this I can be sure
I know my redeemer lives
I know my redeemer lives

Even though I walk through the valley
I will fear no evil for He is with me
And on the battlefield although the pain is real
My struggle soon will fade as His glory is revealed

My redeemer lives
And I will see His glory
As He works all things
Together for my good
Whatever things occurred
Of this I can be sure
I know my redeemer lives
I know my redeemer lives

Psalm 40:10 - I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.


Written By: Shanta S. Daniel
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