Sermon Title: Go! And Remember His Faithfulness - Hebrews 13:8 Series

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.