Go! And Remember His Faithfulness
Introduction
Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a message titled: “Go! And Remember His Faithfulness.” In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
1. God’s Unchanging Nature
Malachi 3:6 (NLT): “I am the Lord, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed.”
Malachi speaks to a people who have turned away from God, yet God affirms His unchanging nature. The Hebrew term for "do not change" is lo shaniti, emphasizing God's immutability.
James 1:17 and Numbers 23:19 offer powerful affirmations of God's unwavering consistency and trustworthiness.
James 1:17 (NLT) says: “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.”
This verse reminds us that our God is not like the changing patterns of the sky or the fleeting moments of life. The Greek phrase used here, par’ ouk eni allage, literally means “with whom there is no variation.” In other words, God doesn’t flicker or fade like the stars—He is steady and sure. Every good thing in your life—every blessing, every provision, every breath—is a gift from the same faithful Father who never changes His mind about loving you.
Now contrast that with the strong declaration in Numbers 23:19 (NLT):
“God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind.”
In the Hebrew, lo ish el v’chazev—God is not a man that He should lie. His word is not like ours, frail and prone to fail. His promises are not like empty vows made in a moment of emotion. God’s faithfulness is rooted in His very character—unchanging, eternal, perfect.
As Charles Stanley once said, “Our heavenly Father never differs from Himself.”
That means what He has promised you in the light, He will not retract in the dark.
So beloved, when we remember His faithfulness, we’re not reflecting on wishful thinking or nostalgic moments—we are anchoring our faith in a God who is immovably constant. He is the God who never shifts, never lies, and never fails. He is the God who can be trusted completely—yesterday, today, and forever.
In our ever-changing lives, we find stability in God's unchanging character. When circumstances shift, His promises remain steadfast.
John Piper once said, “The key that unlocks the treasure chest of God's peace is faith in the promises of God.”
This isn’t just poetic, it’s profoundly practical. Piper is reminding us that peace—true, lasting, soul-settling peace—doesn't come from circumstances, doesn't come from control, and certainly doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from confidence—confidence in the faithfulness of God.
In the context of today’s message —"Go! And Remember His Faithfulness"—this quote sits at the heart of what we’ve been exploring. The promises of God are not flimsy words written in ancient ink. They are divine guarantees, backed by the unchanging character of our faithful God.
When life rattles us, when anxiety swells, when trials press in—faith in God’s promises becomes the key that unlocks the peace that surpasses all understanding. Why? Because God’s promises are secured in Christ—the One who never fails.
Philippians 4:7 (NLT): "Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
And let me say this as clearly as I can: if you’ve placed your faith in Jesus, you are holding that key in your hand. Use it. Trust Him. Rest in Him. Walk forward, not in fear, but in the peace that comes from a faithful God who keeps every single one of His promises.
Indeed, our peace is anchored not in our circumstances but in the unchanging promises of our faithful God.
2. God’s Faithfulness Through the Ages
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT): “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
Jeremiah laments the destruction of Jerusalem yet finds hope in God's unwavering mercy. The Hebrew word for "faithfulness" is emunah, denoting firmness and fidelity.
Let’s briefly reflect on Psalm 100:5 and Psalm 105:8 in the light of our message, “Go! And Remember His Faithfulness.”
Psalm 100:5 (NLT): “For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.”
This is a shout of praise—an anthem of enduring truth. The Hebrew word for “faithfulness” here is ’emunah, meaning steadfastness, reliability, trustworthiness. When the psalmist says God’s faithfulness continues to each generation, he is declaring that no matter how times change, no matter how generations rise and fall, God does not change—He remains faithful. His goodness is not situational; it’s a constant characteristic of His divine nature.
We must remember this: the same God who was faithful to Abraham, Moses, David, the apostles—He is still faithful to you and me today. His love didn’t run out in the Old Testament, and His mercy didn’t dry up at Calvary—it was poured out there. Glory to God!
Psalm 105:8 (NLT): “He always stands by his covenant—the commitment he made to a thousand generations.”
Here, the psalmist roots our confidence not in our performance but in God’s covenantal promises. The phrase “a thousand generations” is not a limit—it’s a poetic way of saying God's commitment is eternal. The Hebrew word for “covenant” is berith—a binding agreement God initiated, upheld not by our goodness, but by His unchanging character.
In Jesus Christ, we see the ultimate fulfilment of that covenant. He is the Yes and Amen of every promise. We don’t worship a forgetful God—we worship the God who remembers.
So let me encourage you, dear friends: Go! And remember His faithfulness. Not just in the stories of the Bible, but in your own life, your own journey. Look back—and you’ll see His hand. Look ahead—and you’ll find His promise.
Reflect on your life and recognize the threads of God's faithfulness woven through every season. His mercies are new each morning, offering fresh grace for each day.
Tim Keller noted, “If Jesus Christ didn’t abandon you in his darkness, the ultimate darkness, why would he abandon you now, in yours?”
Let that quote from Tim Keller sink deep into your soul.
Even in our darkest moments, we can trust in the unwavering presence and faithfulness of our Savior.
Think about that night on the cross—the sky darkened, the earth shook, and the sin of the world was laid upon our Saviour. In that moment, Jesus bore the full weight of God's wrath, not because He had sinned, but because we had. He experienced the ultimate darkness—forsakenness, pain, judgement—so that you and I would never have to face it alone.
That is faithfulness beyond measure.
So when we walk through valleys, when life is hard, when we feel unseen or unheard, let us remember: the One who walked through the shadow of death for us is still with us. He has not changed, He will not leave you, He will not forsake you. If the cross proves anything, it proves that our God is faithful even to death—and beyond it.
Hold on, dear friends, to the One who held on for you. The darkness cannot overcome the Light that is Christ.
3. God’s Promises Fulfilled in Christ
2 Corinthians 1:20 (NLT): “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’ And through Christ, our ‘Amen’ ascends to God for his glory.”
Paul emphasizes that Jesus is the fulfillment of all God's promises. The Greek term amen signifies agreement and affirmation, highlighting our response to God's fulfilled promises in Christ.
Isaiah 41:10 (NLT): “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 is a verse that thunders with reassurance. In the context of Israel’s trials, God promises not only His presence but His power. The Hebrew phrase for “I will uphold you” (tamakh) carries the sense of steadying, of grasping tightly so that you don’t fall. That’s not just poetic—it’s profoundly personal. When fear grips us, when discouragement weighs us down, God says, "I am your God." Not a distant deity, not a silent observer, but your personal, covenant-keeping, faithful God. And He promises to uphold you with His victorious right hand—a reference to His strength and salvation, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who now reigns at the right hand of the Father.
Romans 8:32 (NLT): “Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?”
Oh, my friends, let this truth resound in your soul: if God did not withhold His most precious treasure—His own Son—what good thing would He possibly withhold from those who trust Him? Paul is arguing from the greater to the lesser: if God has already given us the greatest gift—Jesus Christ—then surely, we can trust Him to meet every other need in our lives. This is the heartbeat of God’s faithfulness. At the cross, the full price of mercy was paid, and now, through the resurrection, every promise of God is yes and amen in Christ.
As Tim Keller once said, “If Jesus didn’t abandon you in His darkness, the ultimate darkness, He won’t abandon you in yours.” Amen to that.
The cross is proof that God’s faithfulness doesn’t falter, and the empty tomb is proof that His promises don’t fail.
Those verses remind us that God's faithfulness is not theoretical—it is blood-bought, Spirit-sealed, and eternally guaranteed in Christ. So go, and remember His faithfulness—not just in the past, but in every breath you take today.
In Christ, every promise of God finds its fulfillment. Our response is to live in the assurance and hope that comes from His completed work.
John Piper reflects, “If God has done the hardest thing for us (sacrifice his most precious Son), then the thousand acts of help that we need in life and death are easy for him to do.”
God's ultimate act of love in Christ assures us that He will continue to provide and care for us in every need.
Imagine a lighthouse standing firm against raging storms. Ships navigate safely, not because the sea is calm, but because the lighthouse remains steadfast. Similarly, God's unchanging nature guides us through life's tempests.
4. The Gospel: God's Ultimate Faithfulness
God's faithfulness culminates in the Gospel—the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through Christ, we are offered forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life.
Romans 5:8 (NLT): “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”
If there is ever a verse that encapsulates the faithful, covenant-keeping heart of God, it is this one. While we were still in rebellion, when we had nothing to offer but brokenness and sin, God proved—demonstrated—His love in the most tangible, costly way possible: by sending His perfect Son to die in our place.
The Greek word here for "showed" or "demonstrated" is sunistemi, meaning to place together or to prove by action. God’s love isn’t abstract—it’s active, historic, and sacrificial. The cross of Christ is the eternal monument to the unwavering faithfulness of God.
This is not a love that waited for us to get our act together. This is not a love that reacts to our goodness. This is love that moves first. Love that initiates. Love that sacrifices. Love that saves.
And this, dear friends, is why we can trust Him. The One who gave His Son while we were still sinners will never break His promises to us. He has been faithful. He is faithful. And He will be faithful—forevermore.
Invitation:
If you have not yet placed your trust in Jesus, today is the day of salvation. Repent of your sins and believe in the faithful promises of God fulfilled in Christ.
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5. Call to Action
Reflect: Daily, recall God's faithfulness in your life.
Rejoice: Celebrate His unchanging nature and fulfilled promises.
Respond: Live out your faith, sharing the hope you have in Christ with others.
Benediction
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May you go forth, remembering His faithfulness, living in His promises, and proclaiming His Gospel.
May this message encourage you to trust in the steadfast love and faithfulness of our unchanging God.
