When GOD said that He would cause a son to be born to Abraham and his wife, Sarah who was nearly one hundred years old, more than just GOD'S power was in question. HIS credibility was likewise, at stake. Is HE reliable? Is HE trustworthy? I can imagine both of them saying: “Can we expect HIM to do what HE says HE will do?” At some point in their walk with GOD, both Abraham and Sarah became convinced that HE would do what HE promised to do.
“Without becoming weak in faith he considered his own body, now as good as dead [for producing children] since he was about a hundred years old, and [he considered] the deadness of Sarah’s womb. But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God, being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised.” Romans 4:19-21 (AMP)
We sometimes go back on our word because we are unable to do what we intended to do. We may also be unfaithful because we are influenced by others. We may not follow through because it no longer suits our selfish purposes. But GOD is love; HE acts for the good of us and has no reason to be unfaithful. Many promises in the Word are absolute and unconditional. GOD is going to keep them whether we believe HE will or not. HE will fulfill HIS Word whether we are faithful to HIM or not.
HIS faithfulness is part of HIS essence. It affects everything HE says and everything HE does.
HE cannot lie! Count on HIM to do exactly what HE promised; to be perfectly reliable, always steady and stable, never fickle or vacillating. That is HIS faithfulness! HIS Word is infallible and unfailing. It is without error! It will surely come to pass!
Experience the peace, joy, and the power which faith in HIS Word will bring. Then you too will exclaim enthusiastically, “Great is HIS faithfulness!”
Written by Evangelist Bernice Harley