Isaiah 41: 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

God was faithful to Noah, Abram, Sarah, Hagar, Moses, Joseph, Daniel, and Rahab. He was faithful to Stephen and to Paul and to the Apostle John, just to name a few. What am I talking about? Throughout the Bible you can study the lives of men and women and you can come up with your own list of those who encountered God in different ways in their lives. Sometimes their situations were dire and even seemingly hopeless, but God always found a way either to deliver them or sustain them in their trial.

God has fulfilled his promise to Abram that through his seed or offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed. (Genesis 12: 3 – 4). Jesus was that promised seed and in him we have salvation. When we accept this wonderful gift, God then covenants himself to us. That covenant brings us into relationship with him and allows us to experience his faithfulness in our daily lives and for eternity.

I could make a very long list of the many ways in which God has been faithful to me in my own life but this short blog does not allow for that. All I want to do is encourage you, especially if you have recently been saved. The God we serve is faithful and if you will make it your business to live in his Word and listen for his voice, he will direct your steps and you will never regret trusting in him.  Life is filled with challenges but only God knows the best way forward. As Moses handed over leadership of the Israelites to Joshua he passed on God’s assurance: The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8). You can take God at his word.