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If we are faithless, he remains faithful. 2 Timothy 2:13

God’s promise to Abram to make him Abraham (father of many nations)
was fulfilled in spite of Abraham’s failures, because the promise depended on
the One who could keep the covenant. He kept the promise to Abraham that
all nations would be blessed through him (Genesis 12:2–3). God demonstrated
great patience, grace, and forgiveness towards His people throughout the Old
Testament, drawing them back to Himself. King David, and finally Jesus were
fulfillments of God’s promise to Abraham.
The names ascribed to Jesus are “Faithful and True” (Revelation 19:11). From
Genesis to Revelation we have a God who keeps His promises. He cannot lie
(Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 6:18). But what happens to covenants when they are
dependent on sinful man?
God is there too, residing in believers and promises to continue to do the work
He began in us (Philippians 1:6), which is another promise dependent on God’s
faithfulness, not ours. That is grace.
We are to imitate the Teacher’s example and extend grace, even when one-sided,
more and more, as His work is evidenced in our lives.

Lord, thank You for Your covenant of love. Please help us be faithful to You
and each other, extending the grace You have shown us.
– Julie Wieland

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