Psalm 146:6

Psalm 146:6

Faithful forever

The psalm-writer here ensures that we do not lose sight of exactly who this “God of Jacob” is. Amidst all the gods of the world and the religions, cults and philosophies of men, there is one over-riding and supreme Being. As the previous verse informed us, He is the God of Jacob and the One who gives blessings and hope to all who trust in Him.  The nations of the world may pursue their gods, but Israel’s God is far greater, He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them. In other words, nothing compares to Him, nothing is as powerful and authoritative as Him, He is supreme, the rest are as nothing by comparison. Let us never forget this, Israel’s God is the only true God, Israel’s deliverer is the only true Saviour of the world, He rules and reigns in corridors of power that all other gods would not dare to even enter. They must all bow before Him, all rulers and leaders must bow before Him, He is the supreme One; all life, all creatures, all created things in heaven and on earth and in the seas are answerable to this God and to Him alone. Let us never forget this, the God of Israel is my God and your God and “He remains faithful forever.”

The Bible reminds us, again and again, that faithfulness is very high on the Lord’s list of praiseworthy human attributes. Faithfulness and obedience are what took Jesus to the cross, they are qualities that single out those who belong to the Lord, and they outshine miraculous gifts and abilities. Time and again the New Testament reminds us that the Lord seeks these qualities in His people because they reflect His character. God is faithful in His deeds, in His words and in His sprit, He never reneges on His promises, and He never fails in His care and protection of His people. Hallelujah!

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